Teeth need to be treated. Not only because it improves the appearance. Sick teeth harm the heart and other vital organs. Today, visiting the dentist is free from fear, stress and pain. Dentists' offices are getting nicer and friendlier. And the treatment is gentle, even without anesthesia.
Teeth must be checked at least once a year. 43 percent Poles resign from visiting the dentist because of fear - according to the Dentysta.eu research. It turns out, however, that we are not only afraid of pain. We are stressed by the office itself - its smell, decor and sounds. However, dentists have found a way - art. Today we go to the office with a completely different attitude. Dentistry has gained a new, more friendly face. Can a properly designed interior of a dentist's office soothe the patient's nerves? As much as 37 percent. Poles feel more relaxed at the dentist if there is music playing in the waiting room. 30 percent comfortable armchairs are calming down. A pleasant smell, important for 28% of patients, also has a positive effect on the patient's shattered nerves. For 15 percent the colors of the walls are important - according to the research carried out by the Dentysta.eu portal. Good waiting room decor matters for 20%.
At the dentist's like an art gallery
The characteristic smell of the dentist's office disappeared without a trace. Lounges and offices resemble SPA interiors. Or… art galleries. In the Dentim clinic in Katowice there is a sculpture forged in metal that hides the stairs. There is a text from the history of dentistry on it. "So instead of waiting impatiently for the procedure, the patient reads an 18th-century text," says the drug. stom. Wojciech Fąferko from Denti clinic. Such distractions are also used by the Den Arte clinic in Sopot. There, however, instead of sculptures, gigantic black and white photos of a female body hang on the walls. The office itself looks more like a New York gallery in the SOHO district than a cold medical room. - Nudes distract attention, distract the patient, are a reason to talk, they amuse. Thanks to this, the patient focuses on something other than the upcoming procedure, and thus relaxes, forgets that he is at the dentist - says Dr. Anna Ziemba, owner of the Den Arte Dental Clinic in Sopot. Art also draws the attention of patients at SE + Esthetic Dentistry Studio in Krakow. There, in a nineteenth-century tenement house, which was once an inspiration for StanisławWyspiański, on the walls, instead of patterns of the structure of the mouth, hang canvases of famous Krakow artists. Thus, dental clinics resemble places of relaxation and enjoyment. And the new diagnostic and treatment instruments allow for very effective but gentle treatment.
Teeth under the CT scan
Each control visit begins with examining the teeth and assessing their he alth condition. Until recently, the doctor used only a good eye and a dental mirror, today he has many more tools at his disposal. You can take a pantomographic picture, i.e. a panoramic picture of the entire jaw. You can clearly see its structure and curves. Cephalometric images are also made, showing the entire facial skeleton with soft tissues, which is necessary before adjusting the orthodontic appliance or prosthesis. Radiovisography, i.e. the combination of ultrasound and X-ray, allows the dentist to accurately control the progress of the dental canal, the degree of its filling, and bone density, which greatly facilitates the work and saves the patient's time. - In addition to examinations such as pantomography, cephalometry or radiovisiography, we offer our patients a 3D computer tomograph. This is a revolutionary progress in dental imaging, thanks to which we obtain immediate, three-dimensional bone visualization - says dentist Dr. Agata Weksej from KCM Clinic. A computer tomograph allows you to determine the position of the teeth, bone structure and can make accurate measurements. This allows you to quickly diagnose problems and choose the optimal treatment method. The analysis of three-dimensional images also reduces the risk of complications in the case of implantological, surgical or root canal treatment.
Painless treatment
Cavity treatment does not have to be associated with drilling, which is a source of pain. New non-invasive methods make the teeth heal and improve their appearance effectively and painlessly. - Thanks to ozone therapy, it is possible to cure early carious lesions and inflammations of the oral cavity. The procedure consists in cleaning the tooth and administering ozone through a special probe. Ozone therapy lasts several dozen seconds and is completely painless - says Dr. Agata Weksej from KCM Clinic. An equally innovative method is the treatment of teeth with an abrasive sandblaster. The air abrasion treatment, because that is its name, is based on the elimination of decay and sediments using an air stream enriched with micro alumina particles. This method is also painless and completely safe. It can be used in pregnant women and children.
Effective prevention
The best method of maintaining a he althy and beautiful smile is prophylaxis. Brushing teeth, applying fluidfor rinsing and flossing is the basis of daily oral hygiene. Control visits are necessary, during which the dentist will diagnose any cavities and take appropriate measures to prevent further development of the dental disease. It is worth using dental offices that offer their patients the fluorescence method. The examination is carried out using a special camera which takes pictures of the patient's teeth. Its great advantage is that it is non-invasive (no interference with the condition of the teeth) and accurate information about the he alth of the teeth, in particular the hard-to-reach interdental spaces. Based on the photos taken, both the doctor and the patient receive immediate information about the state of tooth demineralization, the stage of caries development and its extent.
Safe whitening
White teeth do not have to be a distant dream anymore and their whitening is a risky procedure. Modern whitening methods guarantee a fast, effective and safe white tooth effect. - Currently, the most popular treatment is Beaming White with blue LED light, which guarantees immediate whitening of the teeth. First, the patient puts a special gel on the teeth, which is then activated by an LED lamp that emits cold blue light. It is a safe method that does not damage enamel and can be used in people with tooth hypersensitivity - says dentist Dr. Agata Weksej from KCM Clinic. An alternative to the procedure in the office is the possibility of whitening the teeth at home, thanks to special overlays. Gel-filled trays are placed on the teeth, e.g. overnight, and the teeth become whiter every day. This method does not bring immediate effect, but thanks to it we can control the whitening process and decide when to finish it.
Information from the press materials of Dental Depot Wasio.