When you look at your face in the mirror, if your teeth appear longer, it’s not your imagination. Longer teeth are a sign of receding gums. Over-brushing is a major cause of the gum recession. We’re taught to brush well, brush thoroughly, brush like we mean it. So many people in Dubai come in feeling […]
Read MoreSome people have beautiful smiles and teeth but still, people feel bad because their gums look darker than they expected. Gum pigmentation is also called dark gums or gingival hyperpigmentation and it is common, especially in diverse cities like Dubai where many patients naturally have more melanin in the gum tissue. Now here’s the important […]
Read MoreAfter whitening your teeth, when you look at yourself in the mirror, your smile looks brighter. But, when you drink cold water, you feel sensitivity. This post whitening sensitivity is one of the most common side effects of the teeth whitening treatment and thankfully, it usually resolves quickly. At Starry Smile Dental Clinic – Dubai, […]
Read MoreLet’s be honest — most people don’t come to a dental clinic in Dubai because they’re bored. People come when they don’t like how their smile looks in pictures, meetings, or even in the mirror at night.One of the quickest methods to repair that is with veneers. Still have that same big question “would I […]
Read MoreA 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 […]
Read MoreClear 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 […]
Read MoreYou 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” […]
Read MoreYou 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, […]
Read MoreThe 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 – […]
Read MoreSo 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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