Dental implants: are they really painful?
This is the number one question all patients ask themselves before taking the plunge. It’s perfectly natural to be apprehensive about dental implant placement, but the reality is far more reassuring than preconceived ideas. Thanks to modern local anaesthetic techniques and state-of-the-art surgical planning, the procedure itself is completely painless.
To help you approach this treatment with peace of mind, find out what really happens during the operation and what the recovery phase is like.
This process uses a whitening gel activated by light at a specific frequency. It acts on tooth enamel and dentin without affecting tooth structure. Tooth whitening is safe, effective and fast.
There are many reasons for this, the most common being age, consumption of products that stain teeth (coffee, tea, soft drinks, tobacco, etc.), and trauma. During the period of tooth growth, regular use of tetracycline and other antibiotics can also cause discoloration.
It is designed for customers who want a rapid effect, immediate results, or who have conditions requiring closer monitoring (gum recession or deep root abrasion). With a thorough oral examination and tone assessment, our dentist can tell you if you’re a good candidate for this procedure. For patients who want to achieve more whiteness, chairside teeth whitening gives better results than at-home systems. Our team of dentists will assist you and help you choose the best procedure and alternative for your convenience.
We only work with the latest technology devices, which whiten your teeth even more effectively in 45 minutes instead of 60 minutes with older systems. On the other hand, it’s more comfortable for the patient to have the shortest treatment, so as to keep his or her mouth open for as short a time as possible.
The dentist must first examine the mouth. Cleaning is recommended before the session to remove external deposits and stains. The dentist applies a transparent gel to the teeth, then activates it with a light.
Yes. Bleaching removes most stains and discoloration caused by food, tobacco, root canal treatment or the natural aging of teeth. A study has shown that using the lamp increases the gel’s effectiveness, resulting in an improvement of up to 14 shades. Results vary from patient to patient, depending on their initial condition. It is measured and graded using the Vita Classical Shade Guide.
The product’s safety and efficacy are well established. The product has been used safely for many years to treat gums and soft tissues. Avoid use by pregnant or breast-feeding women. Smoking is contraindicated during bleaching treatment. Some patients experience a temporary increase in sensitivity to cold during treatment. These symptoms disappear between 1 and 3 days after the end of treatment. Dental bleaching is considered by many dentists to be the least aggressive, risk-free treatment in cosmetic dentistry.
By following certain post-whitening instructions, your teeth will stay whiter and brighter than before. All you need to do is maintain the whitening with a home product and maintain your usual oral hygiene. Occasional touch-ups with the home gel kit are recommended.
Parents can teach their children about brushing and good oral health. Children’s cavities should be prevented as soon as their first milk teeth appear.
The dentist must be informed of the child’s sporting activities. Sports and leisure activities can cause bumps and broken teeth.
A child’s first visit to the dentist can be stressful.
The child should not be alarmed before the consultation.
A dentist specializing in pediatric dentistry is used to instilling confidence in children.
When gums are irritated, or when you suspect cavities. You can make an appointment at our Ares Dental practices if your child has not been treated, but the visit is still an opportunity to remind him or her of the practices associated with good oral hygiene and tooth brushing.
At Ares Dental, we make it a point of honor to support every patient with tailored advice and quality care. Find out more about our dental treatments, orthodonticsorthodontic services and our solutions for the whole family directly on theAres Dental home page to find out more about our expertise and our practices in Luxembourg.
