FAQ

1. Why come to routine dental check-ups?

With your arrival you actively participate in the maintenance of your heath. During each consultation your dentist will check if you have a new cavity which, of course, is easily treated in the initial stage and not when the tooth has already become painful. Your dentist will detect early signs of periodontal (gum) disease or any other changes in the oral mucosa which will ensure timely therapy and healing.

2. When should I take my child to the first examination?

A child should first visit the dentist at the age of one. The child should get to know the environment and we will follow their development. During the first consultation you will receive much useful information.

3. I am missing a tooth. Is it better to replace it with a dental implant or with a bridge?

Every patient requires an individually planned therapy. Without an X-ray and an examination it is difficult to recommend what would be best for you. It is necessary to assess the structure of the bone, anatomic features and interjaw relations to get the optimum solution. Generally an implant would the best solution as you do not need to hone other teeth. After the crown of the implant is made, the tooth will fully match the shape, color and the function of your own teeth.

4. What if I do not have any teeth, can I still get dental implants?

Certainly you can, it is only necessary to plan which is the most suitable solution for you. The most appropriate solution for you might even be a fixed bridge or denture implants.

5. I want to whiten my teeth but there are so many products and it is hard for me to choose. What would you recommend?

You are right, there are many products and whitening techniques on the market. To get satisfactory results in each case, let a professional, that is your dentist, do it. In surgery you will receive a custom-made tray for whitening and the whole procedure is supervised. There are also different systems that use light sources (lights) which activate the whitening gel. The procedure is performed in the surgery and shortens the whitening period.

6. Why does a treated tooth (tooth with filled root canals) need a crown?

The crown is not necessary on all treated teeth but very often these teeth are missing a large part of their dental substance which we replace with the filling. If the filling is substantial the possibility of it breaking is quite high. There is also a greater possibility of the root breaking because it no longer supplies the nutrients through its pulp and its structure becomes fragile. This is how the filling and the crown protect the tooth from breaking.

7. There is a fibrous sac above my tooth which fills with pus. I went to the dentist and was informed that I have a granuloma and might need dental surgery. Is the surgery necessary?

If this condition is verified with an X-ray image, our first option is always treatment and therapy. If the tooth has not already undergone endodontic treatment, it is necessary to do so. If a root canal has already been filled it is necessary to remove it and refill it. Thorough endodontic treatment will remove the abscess and the infection from the root canal. The infection or abscess can cause fistulas (gum boils, fibrous sacs filled with pus). There is a great possibility of all symptoms diminishing after the refill. If you have no further symptoms, an X-ray done six months after the treatment should verify the healing process. In case the symptoms do not disappear, surgery is still a viable option. The procedure is called apicoectomy and we surgically reach the place of infection and abscess and remove the inflamed part of the tissue together with the tip of the root.