Does teeth scaling weaken or damage enamel?
No, properly done teeth scaling doesn’t weaken or damage enamel. What it lifts off is plaque and hardened tartar, the calcified buildup clinging to the tooth and gumline, never the enamel itself, which happens to be the hardest tissue your body makes. Studies...
Sore Tooth When Chewing: Causes and Treatment
Not every ache while eating comes from an obvious cavity. A sore tooth when chewing can just as easily come from receding gums, night-time teeth grinding, a hairline crack, or even sinus pressure sitting above the upper molars, and each of these needs a different fix....
Pain in Molars When Chewing: Causes and Treatment
That sharp twinge the moment you bite down on rice or a piece of roti isn’t something to just chew around. Pain in molars when chewing usually means the tooth’s protective layer has been compromised, by decay, a crack, gum recession, or an infection...
Tooth Filling Hurts After a Week? Here’s What’s Actually Going On
You got the filling done expecting the pain to go away. Instead it’s been a week and your tooth is still bothering you, maybe not as bad as before, but enough that you keep poking at it with your tongue wondering what’s wrong. This is one of the most...