Dental implants
Bone grafting and sinus lift: when are they necessary?
When the jawbone is too thin for a dental implant: what bone grafting and a sinus lift involve, how they are done, recovery, risks and alternatives.
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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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Root canal treatment
Why a crown is often recommended after root canal treatment
Why a root-treated tooth often needs a crown, when a filling may be enough, and how the crown procedure works, explained calmly.
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Root canal or extraction: how the decision is made
Should your tooth be saved with root canal treatment or removed? Here is what dentists look at, how the decision is made and what each path involves.
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Is root canal treatment painful?
Most root canal treatments feel like a long filling rather than an ordeal. Here is what you feel during and after treatment, and when to call.
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Hollywood smile in Lebanon: what it really is, and what it is not
Not a single product and not the whitest teeth possible: an honest guide to what a Hollywood smile involves, who it suits and what to consider first.
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Dental implant or bridge: how to choose
Implant or bridge? A calm, practical comparison of how each works, who each suits, treatment time, comfort, lifespan and what affects the cost.
Read moreCheck-ups, scaling & gum care
Dental check-ups: why every six months matters
What happens at a dental check-up, why early detection makes treatment simpler, and how your dentist decides whether six months is the right interval for you.
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Teething in babies: what helps and what does not
When first teeth appear, which signs are normal, what really soothes sore gums, which remedies to avoid and when to see a doctor or a dentist.
Read moreCrowns, bridges & dentures
How long do crowns and bridges last?
Most crowns and bridges last many years. Here is what really decides their lifespan, the signs that one needs checking and how to make yours last longer.
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Dentures: getting used to them in the first month
What to expect in your first month with new dentures: a realistic timeline, tips for eating and speaking, sore spots, daily care and when to see your dentist.
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Dental bridges: when are they the right option?
A dental bridge replaces missing teeth with a fixed restoration. Learn when it is the right choice, how it is made, and when an implant or denture fits better.
Read moreVeneers, Hollywood smile & whitening
Teeth whitening: in-clinic or at home?
In-clinic and at-home whitening use the same chemistry in different ways. Here is how each works, what it feels like and how to choose.
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