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Fluoride in Switzerland: how much to consume?

fluoride

Fluoride salts, commonly known as "fluoride", are naturally present in many minerals. They are found in water, soil, plants and air, and in small quantities in the human body. In living organisms, it is primarily responsible for the strength of bones and teeth. In the wake of the recent controversy over the intake of [...]

Diet and dental health

bad eating habits for teeth

The mouth is the body's first point of contact with the food we eat. Teeth are used to chew food before swallowing. This is the first step in the digestion process. What's the relationship between diet and dental health? Find out how the Helvident team can help you look after your teeth.

Preventing tooth decay: advice from dentists

Preventing dental caries

Tooth decay is caused by sugars in food and bacteria in the mouth. It's a very common disease, affecting the vast majority of the population. However, you can take action to prevent dental caries. To do so, you need to adopt certain measures on a daily basis. Discover the [...]

Children learn oral hygiene at an early age

oral hygiene for children

The number-one problem threatening children's oral hygiene in Switzerland is tooth decay. Although dentists from Fribourg to Lausanne are seeing an improvement, the risks are still there. It's not uncommon for cavities to form on the milk teeth of very young children. By the age of 5 [...]

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