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A lot of parents don’t notice that their child breathes by their mouth instead of their nose till a dentist informs them. But this little habit can affect how the face grows, how the teeth align, and even how a child sleeps or talks. At Starry Smile Dental Clinic Dubai, our orthodontists often meet kids […]
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Clear aligners have a reputation for being “easy orthodontics.” Pop them in, take them out, watch your smile straighten. And yes, for mild crowding or small gaps, aligners can feel pretty straightforward. However, when your bite is complicated—think deep bite, open bite, crossbite, or jaw-related shifts—the story changes a bit. That’s exactly when attachments and […]
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You smile in the mirror, and then you spot it—an annoying dark outline right where the crown meets the gum. Sometimes it looks like a thin pencil line. Other times it’s a greyish shadow that shows up in photos, especially with bright light or flash. Either way, it can feel like your crown “gave away” […]
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You finally finish a root canal treatment and feel that relief—no more throbbing, no more “can’t-chew-on-that-side” stress. Then your dentist says, “Next step: a crown after root canal.” And naturally you think: Is it really necessary… or is it just extra? Here’s the honest answer: a post-root canal crown is sometimes mandatory and sometimes optional, […]
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The fact is, people tend to picture something made of metal when they hear the word “implant.” So when you see ceramic (zirconia) implants, your first reaction is often: Hold on… a metal-free implant? Is that real? Yep, it’s real. And in the right situation, it can be a very smart choice. At Starry Smile Dental Clinic – […]
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So you’ve finished braces or aligners, you’re finally taking photos without hiding your teeth, and then your dentist says: “Great—now you’ll need clear retainers.” If your first thought is how long is this going to last?, you’re not alone. In Dubai, we hear this question almost daily, especially from patients who’ve completed aligner treatment and […]
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If you are looking at big gaps from more than one missing tooth, there are generally two working alternatives: a fixed implant bridge (teeth attached to implants that don’t come out) and a removable denture (a partial or full plate that can be taken out for cleaning). Implant bridges are apt to feel more like real […]
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Most people say it feels similar to the first root canal—or even easier. While you are numb, your dentist will be able to handle your stress and pain. Some discomfort is normal for a few days afterwards, especially during biting. But sharp pain, swelling or fever after treatment are not normal. For a few days afterward, moderate […]
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Gum recession means the gum tissue moves away from the tooth. A mild gum recession can be treated with minimally invasive treatments, while a deeper or more advanced recession sometimes needs gum graft surgery to protect your teeth. The best option depends on how much tissue you have lost, your symptoms & your general gum […]
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Ever wake up & your mouth feels like cotton? Or you try to talk during a meeting & your tongue just sticks to your teeth? It can be a sign of chronic dry mouth, also called xerostomia and it can seriously affect your teeth, gum and your confidence. At Starry Smile Dental Clinic Dubai, we […]
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