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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

oral hygiene for children

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Oral health for seniors: myths and realities

Oral health for seniors HELVIDENT

Do you have questions about seniors' oral health? When it comes to dentistry, each age group has its own specific characteristics, which you need to be aware of if you are to offer sound advice. HELVIDENT confirms or disproves 5 common ideas held by senior citizens. Find out what the myths and realities are about the oral health of people over the age of [...].

Choosing the right toothpaste for your teeth

toothpaste types

Fluoride toothpaste, whitening toothpaste, toothpaste for sensitive teeth or plaque remover... It's not always easy to find your way around the wide variety 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, its [...]

The effects of smoking on oral hygiene

The effects of smoking on oral hygiene

It's no secret that tobacco consumption 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 [...]

Basic principles of oral prophylaxis

oral prophylaxis

In 2018, the Swiss Society of Dentists SSO published the results of a survey on oral prophylaxis. It reveals that around 2 out of 3 people who visit a dentist in Switzerland do so as a preventive measure. In fact, check-ups are the only way to verify the condition of teeth, gums and gums [...].

Tooth decay: causes, symptoms and treatments

tooth decay

Tooth decay is an infectious disease that affects children and adults alike. According to the World Health Organization, "half the world's population (3.58 billion) suffers from oral diseases, the most common being decay of permanent teeth". What is tooth decay? What are the symptoms? [...]

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