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Dental hygienists in Switzerland: missions and reasons for consultation

dental hygienist in Switzerland

The profession of dental hygienist in Switzerland is one of the so-called medical-therapeutic professions. The dental hygienist is part of the health care team and is usually employed by a private dental practice. From the patient's point of view, this professional helps take care of your teeth and mouth on a daily basis. At HELVIDENT, the teams include several specialties [...]

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 [...]

Brown spots on teeth: prevention and solutions

Brown spots on teeth: prevention and solutions

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.

Children learn oral hygiene at an early age

brushing children's teeth

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 [...]

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 [...]

Interdental cleaning: which accessories to use?

interdental cleaning

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 the stubborn [...].

Good resolutions for the health of your teeth

Foods good for teeth

The entire team at Helvident dental centers and clinics wishes you a happy new year 2024 with good health and lots of smiles! Each new year brings its own set of good resolutions. What if you decided to adopt better habits to take care of your teeth this year? We give you all the tips you need to [...]

Toothache: what to do to relieve the pain?

Dental pain treatment lausanne

Toothache is also known as intense dental pain or odontalgia. It's a dental problem that's extremely painful and often hard to bear. However, there are solutions to calm the crisis. You should make an appointment with your dentist immediately to treat the condition. What are the symptoms of toothache? When a person suffers from toothache, the symptoms are [...]

Why go to the dentist for scaling?

scaling at the dentist

Scaling at the dentist is essential for maintaining good oral hygiene and preventing oral disease. What are the risks of tartar build-up on the teeth? What are the benefits of professional scaling? We answer all your questions. How does tartar form on teeth? When tartar [...]

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