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Restorative dentistry

My denture is rubbing: what can I do?

Published on 28 September 2026

Five practical steps for sore spots or a change in fit: describe symptoms, discuss adjustment and care, and plan reviews.

Did you know?

White spots: is every white mark tooth decay?

What pale areas in tooth enamel may mean, how early decay develops and when infiltration may be an option.

Restorative dentistry

Inlay, partial crown or crown: what does my tooth need?

Inlay, partial crown or crown: the differences and why the remaining tooth structure matters when choosing.

Preventive care

Cleaning between your teeth: floss or interdental brushes?

When floss is useful, when interdental brushes are appropriate and why the right size matters more than the brand.

Aesthetics

Teeth whitening: what to clarify beforehand

Before whitening: five questions about examination, tooth colour, existing restorations and suitable whitening under dental supervision.

Tooth preservation

Does an old filling need replacing?

Does an old filling need replacing? Which findings matter and why colour or age alone do not determine treatment.

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Natural does not mean snow-white: four myths about tooth colour

Four myths about tooth colour: why white does not automatically mean healthy, natural shades vary and home remedies are not always harmless.

Everyday tips

Aligners in everyday life: a routine that fits your day

Aligners in everyday life: practical guidance on wearing schedules, eating, appliance care and reviews — tailored to your agreed treatment.

New developments

Digital impressions: what an intraoral scan can — and cannot — do

Digital impressions explained: recording, possible uses and limitations of intraoral scanning, considered in the context of the S2k guideline.

Restorative dentistry

A missing tooth: bridge or implant — what guides the decision?

Bridge or implant for a missing tooth? The role of neighbouring teeth, healing, everyday life and individual circumstances.

Preventive care

Bleeding gums: what is checked at your appointment

Bleeding gums are a reason for examination. Which observations help and what a gum check can tell you.

Aesthetics

Veneers: five points to consider before deciding

Weighing up veneers: five points about tooth structure, possible alternatives, health, forces and long-term care.

Tooth preservation

Root canal treatment: when can your own tooth be preserved?

Root canal treatment aims to keep a restorable tooth functional. Basics, limitations and questions for your personal consultation.

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Bad breath: why the mouth is examined first

Persistent bad breath is something to discuss at the dental practice. Common causes and why masking it does not replace investigating the cause.

Everyday tips

Dry mouth: what helps day to day and what matters at your appointment

Dry mouth can have various causes. Useful everyday measures and why your medication list also matters during the conversation.

New developments

Diabetes and gums: why preventive care considers both

Diabetes and periodontitis can influence each other. Helpful information for your dental appointment and recommendations from the current guideline.

Restorative dentistry

Caring for fixed restorations: five things that matter

Five practical tips for caring for crowns, bridges and implants: suitable aids, interdental spaces and individual aftercare.

Preventive care

Fluoride in toothpaste: four claims fact-checked

How fluoride helps prevent decay, why amount and use matter, and how to put headlines into context.

Aesthetics

Whitening with fillings or crowns: what actually gets lighter?

What whitening changes in natural teeth, fillings and crowns, and why planning their colour together before whitening matters.

Tooth preservation

Keeping teeth straight: why a retainer follows correction

What a retainer does after teeth straightening: differences, your personal wearing schedule, care and reviews explained clearly.

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Anti-snoring appliances: why assessment comes first

Snoring does not automatically mean sleep apnoea. What is assessed before an anti-snoring appliance and how medical and dental care work together.

Everyday tips

Even without sugar: what acidic drinks do to enamel

Sugar-free does not automatically mean gentle on teeth. How acids act, the effect of drinking habits and why sparkling water is not the same as a soft drink.

New developments

Teeth grinding: what can a splint do — and what can it not do?

Teeth grinding explained: what a bite splint protects, why it does not promise a cure and which observations are helpful.

Preventive care

Tartar removal.
Or professional cleaning?

Both clean the teeth. How the services differ and why individual needs matter.

Getting started

Not seen a dentist
for a while?

How to prepare for your first appointment after a longer break — with time for your questions.

Tooth alignment

Five questions before
aligner treatment.

From the possibilities to life afterwards: what to clarify before starting with clear aligners.