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 [...]
Tag Archives: hygiène dentaire
23
Apr
Apr
Upon inspection of your mouth, you discover brown stains on your teeth. To your dismay, they persist after brushing. These stains appear mainly in the mouths of adults, and more rarely in those of children. They may affect one or all of the front or back teeth, on the inside or outside.
13
Feb
Feb
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 [...]
03
Dec
Dec
Interdental cleaning is one of the best ways to improve oral hygiene. Yet it's often overlooked. Toothbrushes, whether manual or electric, can't reach every nook and cranny of your mouth, especially the spaces between your teeth. So you need to use other accessories to dislodge [...]
03
Oct
Oct
Maintaining good oral and dental hygiene is essential to overall health. In fact, our mouths are the main point of entry for countless bacteria every day. The HELVIDENT team shares its advice on how to prevent cavities, gingivitis, bad breath and more.
23
Aug
Aug
We often talk about what you can do to keep your teeth white, but less often about what you need to do to keep your gums healthy. This part of the oral mucosa covers the jawbone. It is just under half a centimetre thick, and tends to thin with age. The health of the oral mucosa is extremely [...].
13
Apr
Apr
Do you have questions about seniors' oral health? When it comes to dentistry, each age group has its own specific characteristics, which you need to be aware of if you are to offer sound advice. HELVIDENT confirms or disproves 5 common ideas held by senior citizens. Find out what the myths and realities are about the oral health of people over the age of [...].
23
Feb
Feb
Fluoride toothpaste, whitening toothpaste, toothpaste for sensitive teeth or plaque remover... It's not always easy to find your way around the wide variety available. How do you choose the right toothpaste for your teeth? Toothpaste is an essential oral hygiene product at every stage of life. Find out more about the role of toothpaste, its [...]
13
Jan
Jan
Good oral hygiene is essential for babies, from birth onwards. Indeed, care is essential even if the teeth have not yet erupted, or if they are primary teeth. This helps prevent future cavities and infections in the mouth of young children. To find out more, [...]
23
Dec
Dec
Are you expecting a baby? The HELVIDENT team would like to congratulate you on this happy event! We'd like to take this opportunity to take a look at oral health during pregnancy. What changes in a pregnant woman's mouth? Does your oral hygiene affect that of your baby?
