Jaw clicking or locking: what it means, self-care and when to get help

A click every time you open your mouth to eat. A pop when you yawn that the person next to you can hear. Or one morning your jaw […]

Decay in baby teeth: does it need treatment, and how can you prevent it?

You are brushing your child at bedtime and notice a chalky white line near the gums of the front teeth, or a small brown spot on a back […]

Dental care during pregnancy: is it safe, and how to look after your teeth and gums

You are pregnant, your gums have started to bleed when you brush, and a tooth that was fine before now feels sensitive. Then the worry starts: is it […]

Acrylic or metal-framework partial dentures: the difference and how to choose

You have lost a few teeth and the dentist mentions a removable partial denture. Then come the choices: a pink plastic one, one with a thin metal frame, […]

Crowded or crooked teeth: causes, how space is made, and which braces suit you

Food that always catches in the same gap. Floss that shreds between two overlapping teeth. A lower front tooth that has slowly turned, even though you had braces […]

How long do veneers take, and how long should you stay in Chiang Mai?

You have decided you want a brighter, more even smile, and maybe you have already looked at flights. Then the practical questions start. How many days do veneers […]

Buck teeth: causes, treatment options and what suits your age

Maybe you have stopped smiling with your teeth in photos. Maybe your lips do not close easily over your front teeth, or someone made a joke years ago […]

Gummy smile: can the gums be trimmed, what causes it and what are the options

Every group photo shows the same thing: a band of pink gum above your top teeth. Some people start smiling with their lips closed, or cover their mouth […]

Bleeding gums: causes, when to worry and how to stop it

You brush, spit, and the foam in the sink is pink. Or there is a red streak on the toothbrush or the dental floss. Most people feel a […]

Does teeth cleaning hurt? What it feels like and how often to go

You know it is time for a cleaning. Maybe your gums bleed a little, there is a hard line along the back of your lower front teeth, or […]