Carmel Dental Clinic
Guides
Patient guides
Plain answers to the questions people search for late at night. General information rather than a diagnosis - but enough to understand what you are dealing with and what to ask when you come in.
Read before you book
Each guide explains a common problem or decision in plain language, and links to the treatment it relates to.
Toothache at night: why it happens and what to do
Why toothache often feels worse at night, what usually causes it, what you can safely do until morning, and the signs that mean you should not wait.
Root canal or extraction: how the decision is made
Saving a tooth with a root canal or taking it out: what each involves, what happens to the mouth afterwards, and when extraction really is the right choice.
Replacing a missing tooth: implant, bridge or denture
Dental implant, bridge or denture: how each replaces a missing tooth, how long each usually takes, how they compare over time, and who each one suits.
Clear aligners or braces: an honest comparison
Clear aligners or fixed braces: how each straightens teeth, how they compare on appearance, comfort, eating and cleaning, and the cases each one suits.
Sensitive teeth: causes, relief and when to see a dentist
Why teeth become sensitive to cold, heat or sweetness, what helps at home, what a dentist can do, and the kind of sensitivity that needs treating.
Bleeding gums: what they mean and what to do
Why gums bleed when you brush or floss, why you should not stop brushing, how gum disease develops, and what treatment involves at each stage.
What decides the cost of dental treatment
Why dental fees vary from patient to patient in Kozhikode, what changes the cost of a root canal, crown, implant or aligners, and what to ask before agreeing.
Your child's first dental visit
When a child should first see a dentist, how to prepare them, what happens at the visit, and how to protect milk teeth from decay at home.
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This page describes a dental procedure in general terms. It is not a diagnosis and not a treatment plan, and outcomes vary from person to person. What is right for you is decided after a clinical examination at the clinic. See our terms and medical disclaimer.