Author name: Ömer Ekiz

During childhood, falls, bicycle accidents, playground activities, and sports are common. For this reason, dental trauma is one of the most frequently encountered emergency situations in pediatric dentistry. Primary teeth are just as important as permanent teeth; trauma can affect not only the injured tooth at that moment but also the development of the permanent […]

While coffee, tea, and soft drinks are among the beverages frequently consumed in daily life, they have significant effects on dental health. The acidic substances and intense colorants contained in these drinks can adhere to tooth enamel over time, causing yellowing and color changes in the teeth. Regular and uncontrolled consumption can lead not only

Teeth grinding during sleep in children, medically known as bruxism, is a condition that occurs especially during nighttime sleep and is often not noticed by the child. Parents usually become aware of this condition through the grinding sounds they hear at night or complaints from the child about the jaw and facial area in the

Although toothache is often thought of as a problem felt only inside the mouth, in some cases it can cause uncomfortable pain that radiates to the ear. The main reason for this is that the teeth, jaw, and ear region are connected through the same nerve networks. Pain originating from teeth, especially those in the

Tooth discoloration is the condition in which teeth gradually lose their natural brightness and color, taking on different shades. This change can sometimes appear as a slight yellowing, while in other cases, darker and more pronounced stains may develop. Tooth color is closely related not only to a person’s oral hygiene habits but also to

Tooth extraction is one of the surgical procedures frequently performed to protect oral and dental health. However, for this procedure to be carried out safely, not only the condition of the tooth but also the patient’s overall health must be considered. Especially in cases such as flu, infection, chronic diseases, or conditions affecting the immune

Baby bottle tooth decay is a special type of decay that begins especially in the upper front teeth of infants and young children and progresses rapidly. It usually occurs when a child drinks milk, fruit juice, or sweetened formula from a bottle while sleeping at night. Since saliva production decreases during sleep, the mouth cannot

In daily life, for many people, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, sports drinks, lemon water, or flavored sodas are indispensable. However, the common point of these drinks is that they contain high levels of acid and can soften tooth enamel, leading to erosion over time. Dental erosion is a process different from tooth decay; it is

Tooth extraction is a surgical procedure that causes a controlled wound in the oral and jaw tissues. Therefore, certain rules must be followed after the procedure to ensure that the healing process progresses healthily. In particular, the patient’s daily habits are of great importance in terms of protecting the blood clot and reducing the risk

Whiteness on the tongue is a common oral condition that occurs with the formation of a white or cream-colored coating on the surface of the tongue. This appearance usually results from the accumulation of bacteria, dead cells, and food debris on the tongue. In most cases, it is temporary and can be controlled with simple