Dental
Whitening at a clinic or at home
How clinic whitening and home whitening differ, who each suits, the risks of both, and the checks to do first. General information, not medical advice.
Sofia Benyahia3 min read
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Treatments, costs and questions to ask your dentist.
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What to ask before teeth whitening
Questions to ask a dental professional before whitening: whether it suits your teeth, how it is done, side effects, aftercare and what to get in writing.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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Dentures or dental implants: questions to ask
Dentures or dental implants for missing teeth: how they differ in general, who decides, and the questions to ask a dentist before you agree to either.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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Braces or clear aligners: what to ask first
Thinking about braces or clear aligners for straighter teeth? Here are the questions to ask an orthodontist, and what to get in writing before you start.
Sofia Benyahia5 min read
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Electric or manual toothbrush: does it matter?
Electric or manual toothbrush: the NHS says both work equally well if you clean every surface and use fluoride toothpaste. Here is how to choose.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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Floss or interdental brushes: which to use
Floss or interdental brushes for cleaning between teeth? Here is how they differ, who each suits and how to ask your dentist which size or type is right.
Sofia Benyahia3 min read
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Dental veneers: what to ask before you commit
Thinking about dental veneers? Here is what they are, the trade-offs, who should place them and the questions to ask a licensed dentist before you agree.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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Wisdom tooth removal: what to ask before you agree
Told you may need a wisdom tooth out? Here is what to ask about why, who does it, sedation, recovery and aftercare, plus red flags and when to call.
Sofia Benyahia4 min read
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Dental crown or filling: what differs and what to ask
Dental crown or filling? A filling repairs part of a tooth, a crown covers all of it. Here is how they differ and the questions to ask your dentist.
Sofia Benyahia3 min read