Istanbul Dental Center

16/10/2026

Smile design at its best! Contact us now to find out how you can have a more beautiful and confident smile.

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12/10/2026

Tooth loss is not an inevitable consequence of aging. However, as we get older, changes occur in the tissues inside the mouth, and oral care routines should be adjusted accordingly.

A decrease in saliva production reduces the mouth’s natural self-cleaning capacity. The root surfaces exposed by gum recession are more susceptible to decay because they are not covered by enamel. Some medications used regularly may cause dry mouth; in such cases, informing your dentist can affect the treatment plan.

For denture wearers, a common issue is that the denture may start to become loose over the years. This is not necessarily because the denture itself has deteriorated, but because the bone underneath gradually changes shape due to tooth loss. A loose denture can cause sores on the gums and make chewing difficult. Relining or replacing the denture can help restore a proper fit.

Even if there are no teeth in the mouth, an oral examination once a year is recommended. The main purpose of this check-up is to evaluate the gums, tongue, and cheek tissues.

09/10/2026

05/10/2026

Orthodontic treatment is often associated with childhood and adolescence. However, the biological process that allows teeth to move does not stop with age.

Teeth move as the bone surrounding them remodels. This mechanism also continues to function in adulthood. What matters is not age, but the condition of the supporting tissues: if the gums are healthy and there is sufficient bone support, orthodontic treatment can be planned.

The main difference in adults is that growth has been completed. Since there is no longer an opportunity to guide jaw growth, treatment planning focuses on the movement of the teeth themselves, and treatment may take somewhat longer compared with adolescence.

In adult cases, patients often have crowns, fillings, or missing teeth. Therefore, before starting clear aligner treatment, the mouth is evaluated as a whole. If necessary, gum treatment and restorative procedures are completed first. Clear aligners are widely preferred by adults mainly because they are less noticeable and have minimal impact on daily life.

28/09/2026

Most oral sores are benign and heal spontaneously within two weeks. What matters is not simply the presence of a sore, but how it progresses over time.

Sores known as canker sores (aphthae) are usually painful, have well-defined borders, and gradually become smaller. Cheek biting, a sharp or broken filling edge, an ill-fitting denture, periods of stress, and certain vitamin deficiencies can contribute to their development.

In contrast, lesions that persist for more than two weeks, continue to grow, are painless, or have a firm base should be evaluated by a healthcare professional. Sores that repeatedly occur in the same area may also indicate an ongoing mechanical cause.

In such cases, the recommended approach is not simply to treat the sore itself, but to identify and address the underlying cause.

21/09/2026

Clear aligners are a treatment method; they are not suitable for every type of dental irregularity. Suitability is determined not by the appearance of the teeth, but by the type of movement required.

Mild to moderate crowding, gaps between teeth, and limited relapse following previous orthodontic treatment are cases in which clear aligner treatment can achieve good results. In these cases, the desired movement primarily involves the crown of the tooth and can be planned in a controlled manner.

Severe crowding, significant rotation of a tooth around its own axis, or cases requiring the entire root to be repositioned are technically more challenging. If the underlying issue is not the alignment of the teeth but the relationship between the upper and lower jaws, clear aligner treatment alone may not be sufficient.

This distinction is not determined by visual examination alone. X-rays, dental impressions or scans, and digital treatment planning are evaluated together. In some cases, clear aligner treatment may be planned in combination with other treatment methods.

17/09/2026

A gap between the front teeth doesn’t always require orthodontic treatment.

A gap between the front teeth (diastema) may be caused by tooth size, the attachment of the gum tissue, or the jaw structure. That’s why the most appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause.

If the gap is small, it can often be closed in a single appointment with composite bonding. For patients seeking a more comprehensive aesthetic result, laminate veneers may be recommended. If the gap is caused by tooth alignment or jaw structure, orthodontic treatment may provide the most effective long-term solution.

The right treatment begins with identifying the cause of the gap.