Teeth from sucking fingers: what happens to the bite, why timing matters, and what can be done Thumb or finger sucking is one of the most natural childhood behaviours there is. It is soothing, self-regulating, and developmentally normal in infants and young children. The vast majority of children who suck their fingers in early childhood […]

Black gums: what causes dark or black tissue in the mouth, when it is normal, and when to act Noticing something dark or black in the mouth is the kind of thing that immediately raises concern. The word that tends to follow is “cancer,” which is understandable. The gum tissue changing colour is not how

Tooth filling: what it is, what the procedure involves, and how to know when you need one A tooth filling is one of the most common dental procedures there is, and one of the most misunderstood. Patients often arrive knowing only that they need one, not what will happen, what material will be used, or

How to help with wisdom tooth pain? If you are reading this with a wisdom tooth that is making one side of your jaw ache, throb or radiate pain up into your ear, then the first thing worth knowing is that this is one of the most common dental pain presentations there is, and one

Does a cracked tooth need to be pulled? It is one of the most anxiety-inducing things a dentist can say: “I think this tooth may be cracked.” And the first question that follows is almost always the same: does a cracked tooth need to be pulled? The honest answer is: it depends — and the

Sensitive Front Teeth Why they hurt, what is causing it, and how to actually fix the problem Cold air hits your face on the way to the car. You take a sip of cold water. You bite into something cold. And your front teeth react — a sharp, short flash of pain or sensitivity that

Dental numbing injection: what it is, how it works, and what to expect Most people do not dread the actual dental treatment — they dread the injection that comes before it. That needle going in is what makes patients grip the armrests, tense up, and sometimes put off appointments altogether. Yet the dental numbing injection

Can a Dentist Tell If You Smoke? Yes, and Here Is Exactly What They Are Looking At It is a question that a surprising number of patients either search online or think about on the way to a dental appointment. Whether you are an occasional smoker, someone who smokes socially but does not want to

How Long Will a Root Canal Take? Everything You Need to Know Before Your Appointment Root canal treatment has a reputation that is largely undeserved. Ask most people what they know about it and they will say it is painful, time-consuming and something to be dreaded. In reality, the procedure is far more straightforward than

Children’s tooth decay: causes, prevention and what parents need to know Children’s tooth decay remains one of the most common childhood health problems in the UK. Despite modern dental care and better awareness, many children still experience pain, infection and avoidable tooth loss due to untreated decay. At Hakimi Dental Clinic, 51a New Birmingham Road,