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Make oral hygiene part of your daily routine: our tips

Young woman brushing her teeth

A radiant smile and fresh breath are invaluable assets to your self-confidence and general well-being. But beyond aesthetics, good dental hygiene is essential for preserving the health of your teeth and gums, and preventing more serious problems such as cavities, periodontal disease and even certain systemic ailments.

Fluoride: official recommendations in Switzerland

fluoride

Fluoride - or fluoride salts - occurs naturally in many minerals. It is found in earth, water, plants and air, as well as in small quantities in the human body. In living organisms, it is mainly responsible for the strength of teeth and bones. In the wake of recent controversies surrounding the [...]

Preventing tooth decay: advice from dentists

Preventing dental caries

Tooth decay is caused by sugars in food and bacteria in the mouth. It's a very common disease, affecting the vast majority of the population. However, you can take action to prevent dental caries. To do so, you need to adopt certain measures on a daily basis. Discover the [...]

Children's cavities: treatments and tips to prevent them from forming

cavities in children HELVIDENT

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 [...]

Baby's first tooth: everything you need to know

Baby's first tooth

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? [...]

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 care in Switzerland for oral cavity maintenance

dental care in Switzerland

Regular maintenance of the oral cavity is essential. As well as giving you a radiant smile, dental care in Switzerland can improve your oral health. Teeth play several roles: aesthetic, functional (chewing) and phonetic (diction). In addition to your daily cleaning routine, your mouth needs specific care at a dental practice in Lausanne, [...].

Stress and oral health: what impact?

Stress and oral health

Is there a link between stress and oral health? At first glance, you might be tempted to answer "no". In fact, good oral health is associated with daily hygiene habits such as tooth brushing and a low-sugar diet. But studies show that stress can have serious consequences on oral health.

Xerostomia: how to treat dry mouth?

xerostomia dry mouth

Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth. This unpleasant sensation is generally temporary. It results from insufficient production by the salivary glands. The causes may vary from one person to another. While xerostomia is not serious in itself, it can be detrimental to oral health in the long term, or a symptom [...].

How do I remove dental stains?

dental stains

When you inspect your mouth, you may notice a few dental stains that don't disappear after brushing. These marks occur mainly in adults, but can also affect children. The stains may appear on the front or back of your teeth, inside or outside. The brown color can be [...]

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