DOCTOR AFRA · JOURNAL
The smile journal
Practical guides to dental care, treatment options and questions to discuss at your visit.
Oral health
Mouth ulcers and canker sores: when to see a dentist
Learn about common causes of mouth ulcers, how canker sores differ from cold sores, and when assessment is appropriate.
Journal Treatment guideA porcelain crown is chipped or has come off: what to do
Practical first steps, what to avoid at home, and options a dentist may assess after crown damage.
Journal Aesthetic dentistryDoes teeth whitening change the colour of fillings and crowns?
Understand why whitening affects natural teeth differently from existing restorations.
JournalTreatment guides
International patient guideBefore you travel
Before you travel
A checklist before travelling to Istanbul for dental care
Prepare questions about your schedule, written treatment scope and follow-up before booking travel.
Read the guide Before you travelQuestions to ask at your first dental consultation
Make room for your goals, alternatives and a clear understanding of the proposed care.
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