Patient guides
Oral care during Ramadan: a guide for fasting patients
How to look after your teeth while fasting: when to brush, eating between iftar and suhoor, dry mouth and bad breath, and dental treatment during Ramadan.
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Clear, practical articles written for patients of Ajam Dental Clinic in Tripoli: treatments, aftercare, children’s teeth and prevention.
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Patient guides
Mouth ulcers: when should you worry?
Most mouth ulcers are harmless and heal within two weeks. Learn the warning signs, the three-week rule and when to have an ulcer checked by a dentist.
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Severe toothache: what to do right now
Safe first steps for severe tooth pain, what not to do, the warning signs that need the emergency department, and what happens at an emergency dental visit.
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A child’s tooth knocked out or broken: what to do in the first 30 minutes
What to do when a child knocks out or breaks a tooth: baby versus permanent teeth, how to store the tooth, and when to go to the emergency room.
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Dental care during pregnancy: what is safe?
Check-ups, cleaning and necessary treatment are safe in pregnancy. Here is what can go ahead, what can wait, and how to protect your teeth and gums.
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Dental treatment during a visit to Lebanon: a planning guide for the diaspora
Living abroad and visiting Lebanon? How to plan dental treatment around your stay: what to send before you fly, realistic timelines, flying after treatment and aftercare.
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Facial swelling from a tooth: when to go to the emergency room
A swollen face from a tooth is usually a dental abscess. Here are the warning signs that need a hospital emergency room, and when a same-day dentist visit is enough.
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Tooth sensitivity to cold and heat: causes and treatment
Why do teeth hurt with cold or hot drinks? The common causes of tooth sensitivity, the warning signs to watch for and the treatments that help.
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My child is afraid of the dentist: how to help
Why children fear the dentist and how parents can help: simple preparation, the right words, gentle techniques in the chair and what to do when fear is strong.
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Should cavities in baby teeth be treated?
Baby teeth fall out, so why treat a cavity? Here is why decay in milk teeth matters, the treatment options and how to keep your child comfortable.
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Fluoride and fissure sealants for children
Fluoride varnish and fissure sealants are quick, painless ways to protect children's teeth. Here is how they work, who needs them and how they are applied.
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Preventing tooth decay in children: a practical guide for parents
Brushing with the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, fewer sugary snacks and regular check-ups: a calm, practical guide to keeping your child's teeth free of decay.
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