The daily routine of oral hygiene is fundamental to keeping your mouth healthy. But there are other things you can do to preserve enamel, avoid cavities and reduce the risk of gingivitis. Find out how to protect and care for your teeth through diet with a few simple tips. The [...]
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General information on proper cleaning and oral hygiene from specialists. Dental clinics in Lausanne, Aigle and Fribourg
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 [...]
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.
Every March 20, we celebrate World Oral Health Day! The FDI World Dental Federation launched this initiative to raise public awareness of prevention and respect for good oral hygiene. For its triennial 2021-2023 campaign, the FDI has chosen "Be proud of your mouth" as its theme, with the #WOHD21 [...]
Parents often have many questions about their baby's first tooth. At what age does it emerge? How can we ease the discomfort caused by teething? What should be done for baby's oral hygiene? HELVIDENT answers the questions most frequently asked by parents. 1. When does baby's first tooth appear? [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Think only children are afraid of the dentist? Well, many adults in Switzerland are affected by dentophobia. This phenomenon can take many forms. Some patients experience simple apprehension, others anxiety, or even a real phobia at the thought of consulting a dentist in Lausanne or Fribourg, for example.
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 [...]