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How often do we need to visit the dentist?

It is scientifically proved that a visit every six months is necessary. This way, any possible changes in the mouth are immediately noticed by the dentist, resulting in the control of any possible damage in the early stage. Furthermore, every six months you need a cleaning of teeth and gums, so that they remain as healthy as possible.

Since when do young children need to brush their teeth?

Children need to brush their teeth mainly as soon as they rise into their mouth. So, the first period, after being six months old, when their  first teeth appear in the mouth, parents should clean them with a small common gauze, or a special one that is available in pharmacies for this purpose. Later, they should start brushing their teeth alone,(always with their parent’s help) using a baby toothbrush and a small amount of the appropriate toothpaste for their age

When and how often do children need fluoridation?

Fluoride is a substance that is absorbed by the tooth enamel, making it more resistant to the dental caries.

Its duration does not exceed a six-month period since it weakens as time goes by. That’s why children’s fluoridation is needed every six months until adulthood. Fluoridation is the main preventive measure against tooth decay.

What do preventive dental fillings concern?

Preventive dental fillings are the second most important measure for preventing tooth decay when children are concerned.

They are coatings in the grooves and slits of the chewing surfaces of the teeth and are performed without a dentist’s drill. They protect the surfaces of the back teeth which are quite sensitive, especially when children are concerned.

Is Dental Bleaching safe for the teeth and how often is it done?

Dental Bleaching is a treatment which is completely safe when it is done in the doctor's clinic under the doctor’s supervision and with the authorized medication. Little corrective maintenance is usually needed a few years later. A small part of the treatment is repeated in order to revive the color of the teeth.

This period is relevant and mainly depends on the patients’ eating habits, whether they are smokers and take good care of their teeth or  follow the six-month cleaning in the dental clinic. In many cases, the effect lasts more than five years.

Are implants safe? Can they be used in any case of tooth loss?

Implants are the modern treatment for the restoration of lost teeth.

Of course they are safe, when they have the necessary certification which the dentist must provide to the patients.

However, they cannot be used in any case. There are many cases in which they are not recommended, such as in some general diseases of the patient, at very old ages or even when the patients lack sufficient bone thickness.

Do teeth that need crowns or bridges need to be denervated?

Teeth that will be covered sometimes need to be treated through denervation, only when the doctor has reasons to suspect that this may lead to their necrosis later.

Denervated teeth need to be covered with a crown?

It is a fact that endodontically treated teeth on the one hand, lack the ability to withstand chewing pressure over time, and on the other hand, they become colored (darkened).

 Therefore, they need to be covered with crowns, due to protection and aesthetics.

In most cases, especially back teeth, if they are not covered promptly with crowns, usually break after a while ,in the form of a vertical fracture. This frequently leads to their extraction. That is why the coverage of these teeth is considered extremely necessary!

How can we pay at the doctor's clinic?

The payment is usually done at our clinic, after the treatment plan and the total amount of restoration are determined. It is made gradually and is settled at the end of our work.

Is it possible to pay by credit card?

Of course, it is. In fact, it is possible to pay in several installments (for most credit cards), the number of which is determined by the patient, with a negligible to small interest charge that depends on the total repayment period.