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Did you even wonder, what happens in your mouth, when we work?

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Or did you ever feel like getting an idea of how we treat you? If the answer to these questions is yes, then you’ll find here a clever, interactive solution. The DentalNavigator is an iPhone/iPad-Application, that consists of three-dimensional animations of dental treatments. The head can be easily rotated and magnified any like you want thanks to the touch-display, in order to give you a clear view of every aspect. And in case you might be needing some more information for specific topics like occlusion, implants or jaw movements, the DentalNavigator offers you a few In-App-purchasable items.

This app can never replace a thorough and detailed consultation, but it is actually a nice way to get some information prior to the treatment. This way you will be ready to ask the right questions, when it comes to such treatments.

Periodontitis can increase the time of getting pregnant

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Periodontitis is a chronic, infectious and inflammatory disease of the gums and supporting tissues, which is found in over 70% of the population. Up to now, there was no established correlation to pregnancy. The first published study about it comes from Australia and shows very interesting results.

The researchers followed a wide group of pregnant patients, analyzing amongst other also information on pregnancy planning and pregnancy outcomes for most of them. Their data suggest, that the presence of periodontal disease is a modifiable risk factor, which can increase a woman’s time to conception, particularly for non-Caucasians. It exerts a negative influence on fertility that is of the same order of magnitude as obesity. A correlation between the time it took to become pregnant and the socio-economic status of the woman could not be established.

We are encouraging all women, who are about to plan for a family, to ensure that they are free of any gum disease or irritation before trying to conceive, of course among all the other relevant information, that refers to an appropriate lifestyle. Periodontitis in an early stage is easily treated.

All the information is included in the “SMILE study” and can be accessed via Roger Hart, Professor of Reproductive Medicine at the University of Western Australia (Perth/AUS).

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Dental cup cakes

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Dentists are supposed to be able to mold teeth out of various materials. The ones specializing in esthetic dentistry even more. Some tend to have some artistic ideas, which can flow into… baked teeth for example. This particular specimen is – unfortunately – a non-sugarless-but nevertheless amazing-cup-cake, found on the internet. For all the bakers among us, you can follow the link onto ericas’ page
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It might inspire you, to bake cakes in different forms, and surprise your friends, guests etc.

We wish you endless happy hours in the kitchen!

[In courtesy of www.ericasweettooth.com]

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Bleaching, with or without light?

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Teeth bleaching has become a standard dental procedure over the last decades. From the beginning of dental bleaching there was a belief, that UV-light enhances the power of the material used (hydrogen peroxide).

Recent studies have actually shown, that the use of light cannot increase the bleaching efficacy. On the contrary, they initiated some skepsis, since the light can increase the drying out of the treated teeth, often leading to irreversible vitality issues.

We offer both procedures. We strongly advise you though, not to choose UV-lighting, as long as it isn’t absolutely clear, that it produces no harm to the vitality of the teeth.

Gum diseases, linked to overall health???

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Gum diseases, also known as periodontitis are problems linked to the tissues around teeth (gums and bonal structures). But periodontits can also have an impact on other tissues. It has been estimated that 75% of US Americans have some form of gum disease, which has been linked to serious health complications and causes various dental problems that are often avoidable.

First of all, you should check on potential signs of gum diseases: swollen and/or bleeding gums, bad breath, tooth sensitivity caused by receding gums, mobility of the teeth and last but not least tooth loss do count to them. Then, you should also check for some other, potentially life threatening conditions, such as heart disease and stroke, diabetes, chronic kidney disease and in some cases preterm birth.

If you are aware of any of these conditions, there is no need for panic. Periodontitis is treatable. As for many diseases, there is no standard protocol though. Feel free to ask us for your individually optimized plan.

Still keep in mind: Prevention is always better than treatment. So, consider taking advantage of our prevention programmes we set up for you.

What should I do after surgeries?

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Breaking news:

After oral surgeries do consider these recommendations for the first two post-OP-days:

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Cool down the area with the given cold-bags
  2. Avoid sports or any strenuous activities
  3. Avoid sun-bathing or solarium visits
  4. Don’t forget to take the medication given or prescribed
  5. Get some rest

For any further information, please refer to us as soon as possible.

AirFloss: Your way of easy flossing

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Philips is showing the way again to the perfect mouth cleaning!

The first step towards this direction was with their easy to use ultrasonic tooth brushes. Now, they go further and make your life even easier. Forget the traditional flossing, forget the minutes you spent or need to spend in front of the mirrors, to get your interproximal teeth surfaces cleaned. With AirFloss you get your work quickly and efficiently done and can use the rest of your time for more pleasant things! Ask us if you want to try it out! Or watch the movie!