Gawaban Dental Clinic

23/10/2025

Choose the right time to visit your dentist.

17/10/2025

Orthodontic treatment is more than just aligning teeth — it’s a period when oral hygiene demands double the attention. Brackets, wires, and bands create small spaces that trap food and plaque, making brushing and flossing more challenging. When plaque isn’t removed properly, it hardens into tartar and creates the perfect environment for bacteria to cause cavities, gum inflammation, and white spot lesions around brackets.

Research shows that patients wearing braces are at a higher risk of developing enamel demineralization within weeks of poor cleaning habits. The bacteria responsible for tooth decay release acids that dissolve the outer enamel surface, often without pain or visible symptoms in the early stages. These marks and cavities can become permanent, even after the braces come off — leaving behind irreversible stains or structural damage.

Maintaining good oral hygiene during braces isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about protecting long-term oral health. Using an orthodontic toothbrush, interdental brushes, and fluoride mouthwash helps prevent bacterial buildup and mineral loss. Regular professional cleanings and check-ups ensure early detection of plaque accumulation and decay before they spread.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical advice or diagnosis.

10/09/2025

Missing teeth

08/09/2025

Teeth are more than tools for chewing. Each tooth acts like a pillar that helps maintain the natural height and structure of the face. When teeth are lost, the support system weakens, and the lower third of the face begins to collapse. This collapse makes the cheeks look sunken, the lips lose fullness, and wrinkles form earlier — creating a prematurely aged appearance.

The effects go far beyond chewing and nutrition. Tooth loss disrupts how the jaws fit together, leading to imbalanced forces during chewing. Over time, this not only reduces the ability to eat certain foods but also places stress on the jaw joints and muscles, contributing to discomfort and further functional problems.

Bone loss is the hidden consequence. The roots of natural teeth stimulate the jawbone, keeping it strong. Once teeth are missing, that stimulation disappears, and the bone starts shrinking. This bone resorption accelerates facial collapse, making a person look older than their actual age. It’s a gradual process, often underestimated, but medically well-documented in dentistry.

In short: losing teeth is not just a dental issue — it’s a health and appearance issue. Protecting natural teeth preserves nutrition, speech, confidence, and the youthful balance of the face.

02/09/2025

When braces come off, the job isn’t finished. The bone and tiny elastic fibers around teeth still “remember” where the teeth used to be. Like a stretched rubber band wanting to snap back, these tissues slowly try to pull teeth toward their old position.

That’s why retainers are so important — they act like seatbelts for your new smile. Without them, all those years of treatment can slowly be undone. Experts recommend these steps to keep teeth straight:

1️⃣ Always wear your retainer as your dentist or orthodontist prescribes.
2️⃣ Consider a fixed retainer for front teeth if your doctor suggests it.
3️⃣ Go for regular check-ups so small shifts are caught early.
4️⃣ Keep gums and teeth healthy with good brushing, flossing, and cleanings.
5️⃣ Wear your retainer long-term — sometimes even for life at night.
6️⃣ Correct harmful habits like tongue thrusting or nail biting.
7️⃣ Ask your dentist about special procedures if teeth were severely rotated.

Braces straighten. Retainers protect. Skipping them means giving your old smile a chance to come back.

31/08/2025

25/08/2025

Cavities don’t wait; every day of delay means deeper damage.

Tooth decay is not like a cut on the skin that can heal by itself. Once bacteria break through the enamel and start destroying the tooth structure, the damage is permanent. Without professional treatment, that small spot of decay only grows larger with time.

In the early stage, a cavity may just look like a tiny black dot on the tooth surface. At this point, it may cause little or no pain — which is why many people ignore it. But inside, bacteria are actively dissolving the enamel and creeping into the softer dentin beneath.

As the decay spreads, the cavity becomes deeper, wider, and harder to treat. Eventually, it can reach the nerve inside the tooth, leading to severe pain, infection, and even the risk of tooth loss. In advanced cases, untreated dental infections can spread beyond the mouth, affecting the jawbone and even overall health.

The truth is simple: cavities never reverse naturally. Fluoride and good oral hygiene can slow down very early changes, but once a true cavity forms, only a dentist can remove the decay and restore the tooth.

Ignoring that “small hole” today means facing root canals, extractions, or costly dental work tomorrow. The earlier decay is treated, the easier, quicker, and more affordable it is to save the tooth.

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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical evaluation.

04/07/2025

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It’s been begging for a simple filling for months 😅

08/05/2025

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11/12/2024

13/10/2024

Please be advised, dear patients, that there has been some difficulties receiving text messages on our mobile number (09664999103) over the last several days. If you were among those who messaged us but did not receive a response, we sincerely apologize. We kindly ask that you do not contact us at the above number while we attempt to identify the potential issue and its solution. In the meantime, please message us through this page or call/text us at 09923540407 if you wish to visit the clinic soon. We appreciate your understanding and again we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. A blessed day!🙏😊

27/09/2024

What is teeth whitening?
Teeth whitening involves bleaching your teeth to make them lighter. It can't make your teeth brilliant white, but it can lighten the existing colour by several shades.
Laser whitening, also known as power whitening, is another type of teeth whitening system that a dentist can provide. A bleaching product is painted onto your teeth and then a light or laser is shone on them to activate the whitening. Laser whitening takes about an hour.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/teeth-whitening/