Silvano Klinika Dental

25/08/2026

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07/08/2026

Where are these gangsters at? 🤪

27/07/2026

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27/07/2026

We’re halfway through the year,
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25/07/2026

It’s always best to follow post-op instructions :)

“Don’t smoke for at least 48 hours.”

Patient: “Got it.” 🚬😅

We’ve all given the advice… and some patients seem determined to do the exact opposite.

Smoking immediately after an extraction can dislodge the blood clot, delay healing, and significantly increase the risk of a painful dry socket (alveolar osteitis).

Sometimes the hardest part of dentistry isn’t the extraction… it’s convincing the patient to follow the post-op instructions. 😄

💬 What’s the fastest you’ve ever seen a patient ignore your advice?

19/07/2026

This is why even a small cavity should never be ignored.

A cavity may look small on the surface, but that doesn't always reflect the amount of damage hidden inside the tooth.

Unlike enamel, the dentin beneath it is softer and less mineralized, allowing tooth decay to spread more quickly once bacteria break through the outer protective layer. Because this process often occurs silently, many cavities continue to grow without causing pain or obvious symptoms.

By the time a tooth starts to hurt, the decay may have already reached the pulp—the living tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. At that stage, treatment is often more complex and may require root canal treatment or, in severe cases, tooth extraction.

The good news is that most cavities are highly treatable when detected early. Regular dental checkups and timely treatment can preserve more of the natural tooth, reduce treatment costs, and help prevent avoidable complications.

12/07/2026

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👶This Is why thumb sucking should be stopped before permanent teeth erupt.

Thumb sucking is a normal self-soothing habit during infancy and early childhood. In most children, it stops naturally between 2 and 4 years of age. However, when the habit continues after the permanent front teeth begin to erupt, it can interfere with normal growth of the teeth and jaws.

The constant pressure from the thumb can push the upper front teeth forward, tip the lower front teeth inward, narrow the upper jaw, and create an anterior open bite—a condition in which the upper and lower front teeth no longer touch when the mouth is closed. Some children may also develop a posterior crossbite, speech difficulties, or problems biting and chewing.

The severity of these changes depends on how often, how long, and how forcefully the thumb is sucked. Children who suck their thumb for many hours each day are at a much higher risk of developing bite problems than those with an occasional habit.

The good news is that if the habit is stopped early—before significant skeletal changes occur—many dental changes can improve naturally as the child grows. Regular dental check-ups allow early detection, timely guidance, and intervention if the habit persists.

•Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.