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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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