Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Never place aspirin, crushed painkillers, alcohol, or cologne directly onto the tooth or gums—this causes severe chemical mucosal burns. Never apply heat to facial swelling or attempt to drain an abscess yourself.

Endodontically treated teeth lose internal moisture and structural roof support over time. Protecting posterior root-canal-treated teeth with a CAD/CAM onlay or zirconia crown prevents vertical root fractures.

For patients with night-time teeth grinding (bruxism), wearing a custom hard occlusal night guard after smile design is mandatory to protect porcelain veneers and zirconia restorations for decades.

Smoking constricts oral micro-circulation and significantly reduces the success of bone grafts, sinus lifts, and implant osseointegration. Patients must strictly avoid tobacco before and after surgery.

Drinking through a straw, forceful spitting, or smoking creates negative intraoral pressure that dislodges the blood clot, leading to a painful condition known as Dry Socket (Alveolitis).

Bleeding gums during brushing are caused by subgingival bacterial plaque and calculus inflammation—not by brushing too hard. Stopping brushing worsens infection and leads to bone and tooth loss.