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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 [...]

Geriatric dentistry: oral health for seniors

Geriatric dentistry

In Switzerland, life expectancy is increasing. It is estimated that the number of people requiring dental care will rise to over 230,000 in the next 15 years. Demographic trends mean that dental care for the elderly will become increasingly important. To cope with this new [...]

Children's cavities: treatments and tips to prevent them from forming

cavities in children HELVIDENT

Tooth decay is the most common pathology affecting children. It is the formation of a permanently damaged area inside a tooth. It can occur on a baby's first teeth or on a toddler's milk teeth. Even if these teeth are not permanent, and will eventually come out, the [...]

Orthodontics for adults: there's no age limit for a beautiful smile

adult orthodontics

Orthodontic treatment is not just for children and teenagers. In fact, it's never too late to achieve a beautiful smile. Orthodontics for adults has been booming in recent years. Today, more and more patients are getting braces. HELVIDENT explains when to consult an orthodontist. [...]

Good food for teeth: oral health also comes from the plate

Foods good for teeth

When we talk about oral health, we tend to think of foods and drinks to avoid. On this subject, you can read our article on bad eating habits for your teeth. However, there are also many foods that are good for your teeth and bring real benefits in terms of oral hygiene. [...]

Pregnancy and dental care: what you need to know to keep your smile beautiful

pregnancy dental care

"Pregnancy is a phase of life when dental care requires special attention," explains gynecologist-obstetrician Amélie. "Mums-to-be need to be extra vigilant to prevent problems and preserve the beauty of their smile." When a woman is pregnant, her oral health becomes a priority. Indeed, the hormonal and physiological changes [...]

Dental scaling: how does the consultation work?

dental scaling

Dental scaling may not be the most pleasant of times, admittedly. Some people go to their dental appointments reluctantly, apprehensively, even with a healthy dose of fear. Others tend to skip the scaling. And yet, this dental care is essential to preserve your oral health. HELVIDENT can help you [...]

Dental X-rays: when are they needed?

types of dental radiography

Dental radiography is one of the routine procedures performed by dentists in Lausanne and Fribourg. This examination, based on X-ray technology, provides precise images of the oral cavity. Professionals can thus assess the state of your oral health, as well as detect pathologies not visible to the naked eye. What are the [...]

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