September 2026 · 3 min read
Root canal or extraction? How the decision is actually made
Saving a tooth is usually the right call, but not always. The factors that decide it, and why "just take it out" is sometimes the honest advice.
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Patient knowledge
Articles written by our surgeons on the questions patients ask most. Plain language, no sales pitch, medically accurate.
September 2026 · 3 min read
Paan, gutka and naswar: what they are doing to your mouth
Pakistan has one of the highest rates of oral cancer in the world, and the cause is not a mystery. What to watch for, and when it is still reversible.
Read articleSeptember 2026 · 2 min read
Bleeding gums are not normal. Here is what they mean
Almost everyone has seen blood in the sink and assumed they brushed too hard. Usually it means something else, and it is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.
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After wisdom tooth removal: your first week, day by day
What is normal, what is not, and the two mistakes that cause most of the trouble in the days after surgery.
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Braces or clear aligners? An honest comparison
Aligners are not simply the modern version of braces. They are better at some things, worse at others, and useless if you do not wear them.
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What does a dental implant actually cost in Pakistan?
Quotes range from 60,000 to over 300,000 rupees for what sounds like the same treatment. Here is what you are paying for, and how to tell a fair price from a bad one.
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You have injured your jaw or face. What to do in the first hours
A practical guide to facial injuries: recognising a fracture, saving a knocked-out tooth, and when to go to hospital versus the clinic.
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Oral cancer in Pakistan: the warning signs everyone should know
Pakistan has among the highest rates of mouth cancer in the world. Caught early it is highly curable. Here is what to look for and who should be screened.
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Dental implant or bridge: which is right for you?
Both replace a missing tooth. They differ in what they do to your neighbouring teeth, your bone and your wallet over twenty years.
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Do my wisdom teeth really need to come out?
Not every third molar needs removing. A maxillofacial surgeon explains which ones do, why, and what happens if you wait.
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