Category Archives: Soins Dentaires

General information on proper cleaning and oral hygiene from specialists. Dental clinics in Lausanne, Aigle and Fribourg

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 [...]

Dental trauma: how to save a tooth after an accident

HELVIDENT dental trauma

Sports, leisure activities, household chores... Many everyday activities can lead to dental trauma. It is estimated that around 1 in 2 children/adolescents will suffer an accident to the oral cavity before reaching the age of 16. Young people are indeed the most affected by this type of injury, which is always an emergency [...].

Tooth staining and whitening: what are the solutions?

tooth staining and whitening

Tooth staining and whitening continue to preoccupy the Swiss. In a recent issue of Infodents, the Swiss Society of Dentists (SSO) takes a closer look at the subject. Aesthetic dentistry plays a major role in improving the radiance of teeth and providing a radiant smile. HELVIDENT [...]

How to relieve the pain of wisdom teeth: care and remedies

relieve the pain of wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last teeth to grow at the very back of the oral cavity. In fact, these four teeth appear at either end of the upper and lower jaws. They generally appear at the age of majority, between 17 and 18.

Brushing your teeth: 6 mistakes we make every day

teeth brushing

Toothbrushing seems intuitive. We learn the basic gestures from an early age and reproduce them mechanically, without much thought. Yet in Switzerland, part of the population brushes their teeth incorrectly. There is, in fact, a correct technique that must be applied on a daily basis for effective tooth brushing. [...]

Gingivitis or periodontitis: how to recognize the symptoms?

gingivitis or periodontitis

Several types of pathology can occur in the oral cavity. These include gingivitis and periodontitis. The main difference between these two diseases, which affect the tissues that support the teeth, lies in their duration. Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. If not treated in time, it can lead to [...]

Oral health professions in Switzerland

oral health professions

Dentists, orthodontists and dental hygienists - there are many professionals working together in dental practices and clinics. HELVIDENT invites you to find out more about oral health professions in Switzerland. In Switzerland, postgraduate training is required to obtain the right to practice as a specialist in dentistry. [...]

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 [...]

COVID-19: Oral treatments once again authorized in Switzerland

Covid-19 dental treatments in Switzerland

From April 27, 2020, dental practices in Lausanne and throughout Switzerland will once again be able to welcome patients. This is what the Swiss Society of Dentists SSO reveals in its press release dated April 21, 2020. The extraordinary situation caused by COVID-19 had led to the restriction of treatment [...].

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