The blog
Plain answers to the questions patients ask in the chair, written the way Dr. Bhat explains them in a consultation. Each article starts with the answer, then the detail, and links to the treatment it concerns.
All articles
8 articles
- Cosmetic dentistry
How long do porcelain veneers last?
What decides a veneer’s lifespan, and the habits that shorten it.
- Cosmetic dentistry
Is teeth whitening safe if your teeth are sensitive?
Why whitening causes sensitivity, and how a dentist-supervised treatment manages it.
- Restorative care
Dental implant or bridge: which replaces a missing tooth better?
How the two compare on the neighboring teeth, the bone, cost, and years of wear.
- Restorative care
What actually happens during a root canal?
The visit step by step, and why the procedure relieves pain rather than causing it.
- Dental health
Why do my gums bleed when I floss?
Bleeding in the first few weeks of a new habit is usual. Bleeding that continues is a sign to act on.
- Dental health
How often should you have your teeth professionally cleaned?
Why the interval is set per patient, and what changes it.
- Children
When should a child first see the dentist?
What the first visit is for, and how to prepare a child who has never been.
- Comfort and visits
What is sedation dentistry, and is it right for you?
Nitrous oxide and oral sedation compared: how each feels, and who each suits.