Author: Emilio Martinez-Almoyna

Choosing between the different types of dental crowns can be confusing if you don’t know the actual differences between materials, lifespan and price. In this article, we explain each available option, when each one is recommended and what the fitting

Key points Yes, you can fly if you have tooth decay, but changes in cabin pressure during take-off and landing can cause severe toothache, especially if the decay is deep or there is inflammation. Tooth decay and faulty fillings are a common

Losing a tooth – whether due to tooth decay, trauma or gum disease – sets off a series of changes that go far beyond aesthetics. What starts as a simple gap can end up affecting your bite, your bone, your

Thumb-sucking is a natural behaviour in babies and young children and forms part of the oral stage of child development. However, when the habit persists, it can lead to dental and emotional problems that you should be aware of. In

Your mouth is not a compartment isolated from the rest of your body. What happens to your gums, teeth and tongue can affect your heart, your metabolism and even your emotional well-being. Understanding the link between oral health and general

Many patients come to the clinic concerned that their teeth ‘look longer’ or that they feel a sharp twinge when drinking something cold. They often refer to ‘tooth regression’, without realising that the actual problem is usually progressive gum recession

Achieving a bright, white smile is one of the most common cosmetic goals we see in our practice. However, the question most frequently asked by our patients at Udemax Clinics is clear: how often can you have your teeth whitened

Bisphosphonates are widely used medicines for treating osteoporosis, particularly in postmenopausal women. They are also used in some cancer treatments (bone metastases, multiple myeloma). And yes: these medicines can have a significant impact on certain dental procedures, particularly tooth extractions. At

Tongue, lip and frenulum piercings have become very popular, especially amongst young people. They are eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing and form part of many fashion trends. But what many people do not realise is that a piercing in the mouth can

There are several ways in which the upper and lower dental arches do not fit together correctly; in other words, where the upper and lower teeth do not align when biting down. When this happens, we refer to it as