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The different types of toothpaste for adults

toothpaste types

Fluoride toothpaste, whitening toothpaste, toothpaste for sensitive teeth or plaque remover... It's not always easy to find your way around the different types of toothpaste 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 [...]

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.

Cigarettes and oral hygiene

Cigarettes and oral hygiene

It's no secret that cigarette smoking is detrimental to overall health, starting with the oral cavity. In Switzerland, almost 9,500 people die every year from the effects of smoking. The first to suffer are the teeth, gums, tongue and lips. In addition to lung disease and respiratory [...]

Sealing of grooves and shafts in permanent teeth

Sealing the grooves and shafts of permanent teethSealing the grooves and shafts of permanent teeth

The sealing of dental grooves and shafts is an effective way of preventing cavities. It is one of the first procedures performed on children by dentists in Switzerland. It is also performed on adolescents and adults. Regardless of age, this method provides long-lasting protection for tooth surfaces. HELVIDENT offers you [...]

Dentist's advice before leaving on vacation

advice from a dentist

Getting ready to go on vacation? Whether you're traveling alone, as a couple, with family or friends, you want to unwind, especially at this time of year. That said, oral hygiene should always be a priority, even when you're away from home. HELVIDENT shares 5 tips from a dentist to help you [...]

Bad eating habits for your teeth: 7 products to limit

bad eating habits for teeth

Diet has a direct impact on the way your body functions and on your general state of health. What is less well known is that it also has repercussions on oral hygiene. In fact, many foods and beverages are harmful to teeth, gums and the mouth as a whole. HELVIDENT explains why it's important to limit [...]

Oral health for seniors: myths and realities

Oral health for seniors HELVIDENT

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 [...].

Choosing the right toothpaste for your teeth

toothpaste types

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 [...]

The effects of smoking on oral hygiene

The effects of smoking on oral hygiene

It's no secret that tobacco consumption is detrimental to overall health, starting with the oral cavity. In Switzerland, almost 9,500 people die every year from the effects of smoking. The first to suffer are the teeth, gums, tongue and lips. In addition to lung disease and respiratory [...]

Basic principles of oral prophylaxis

oral prophylaxis

In 2018, the Swiss Society of Dentists SSO published the results of a survey on oral prophylaxis. It reveals that around 2 out of 3 people who visit a dentist in Switzerland do so as a preventive measure. In fact, check-ups are the only way to verify the condition of teeth, gums and gums [...].

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