- Afraid of dental treatment? What actually helps
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published February 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min read · General information; your own case needs an examIf the thought of a dental appointment makes your heart race and your calendar sud
- Chipped tooth: what to do and how we repair it
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published May 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min read · General information; your own case needs an examSmall chips often do not hurt, and that is the trap: a chip that does not hurt is easy
- Cracked teeth: types, symptoms and treatment
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published May 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min read · General information; your own case needs an examSome cracks are harmless lines in the enamel (the hard outer layer of the tooth); other
- Do veneers hurt? What to expect at every step
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published October 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min read · General information; your own case needs an examPorcelain veneers are thin ceramic facings bonded to the front of the teeth to chan
- Failed dental implant: signs, causes, what to do
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published June 30, 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min readPatients call the few that fail "implant rejection." Finding out why is the work of a periodontist like Dr. Tetri, a dentis
- How to take care of your porcelain veneers
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published October 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min read · General information; your own case needs an examPorcelain veneers (thin ceramic facings bonded to the front of the teeth) do not de
- Jaw pain: causes, symptoms, when to call us
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published July 20, 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min readMost jaw pain comes from the jaw joint, the chewing muscles or a tooth, and most of it settles without surgery. A small part comes fr
- Metal or ceramic braces: how we help you choose
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published April 18, 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min readMetal braces have straightened teeth for generations. Ceramic braces do the same job with tooth-colored brackets. Both work, and for
- Tooth pain after a root canal: what is normal?
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published September 2023, revised October 2026 · 4 min read · Educational content, not medical adviceA root canal removes the inflamed or infected pulp (the nerve and blood vessels inside a to
- Tooth pain under a crown: causes and what to do
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published June 29, 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min readA crown is a cap that protects a weakened tooth. The tooth underneath still has roots, a gum around it and often a live nerve, and an
- What if I am afraid of getting dental implants?
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published March 2023, revised October 2026 · 4 min read · Educational content, not medical adviceMost people who ask us about implants are not afraid of the implant but of the surgery: the dri
- What is a dental mock-up and how does it work?
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published February 14, 2023 · Revised October 2026 · 4 min readWhen you try on clothes, the mirror tells you more than the hanger. Teeth are the same. A dental mock-up is a trial version of yo
- What is a periodontist, and when do I need one?
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published September 2023, revised October 2026 · 4 min read · Educational content, not medical adviceMost patients meet a periodontist after a referral. A periodontist is a dentist who complet
- Worn teeth: why it happens and how to fix it
By Dr. Baruch Tetri · First published September 2023, revised October 2026 · 4 min read · Educational content, not medical adviceTooth wear is the loss of the tooth’s outer layers to acid, grinding or brushing, often mor
