Amalgam

Amalgam as a material remains controversial and – in addition to its unattractive esthetics – triggers an uneasy feeling in many people. What are the concerns?

Exposure to amalgam and heavy metals
Nowadays, there are many different dental materials available, and to date, no ideal material has been found for repairing and replacing teeth.

Each material used has positive and negative properties.

The question of the right dental filling can only be answered individually for each patient. We ourselves are responsible for the wear and degeneration of our chewing organ; and once damage has occurred, we must make friends with a material that is compatible with us in order to prevent the damage from spreading.

Aesthetic dentistry

Our know-how comes from, among others, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – the leading US professional society for cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is not an isolated specialty but is closely linked to the various basic disciplines of dentistry. This ranges from small fillings of front teeth to extensive renovations of the entire jaw. However, small and large measures have something in common: they are inconspicuous but effective!

A detailed discussion about the importance and the possibilities of such a treatment is very important. In many cases we will try to show you by computer simulations the later achievable treatment result – to increase the anticipation.

Bleaching & tooth jewelry

Are white teeth important? Yes, because the first impression counts. The first thing we look at when we meet someone is their smile. Dark teeth destroy the overall impression of an otherwise well-groomed appearance. This is why people with dark teeth have often become accustomed to smiling only with restraint. It is deeply anchored in our million-year-old ability to assess other people: Beautiful, bright teeth mean health & success, are a sign of self-confidence and joie de vivre.

Digital 3D X-ray

X-rays are an important technique in dental treatments to make things visible that would not be visible otherwise.

Digital X-ray has very little radiation. No matter if 2D or 3D X-ray: The rays are so focused that you don’t even need an X-ray apron. You can receive digital copies of your images from us on CD or by e-mail.

Dental fillings

 are all materials that are inserted into tooth defects and thus seal the tooth again. They are usually necessary when caries has eaten a hole in the tooth. Tooth fillings can range from the size of a pinhead to almost the size of a tooth. Depending on the dimension and position of the defect in the tooth. Various materials are available for the restoration.

A filling is usually placed in only one appointment.
Depending on the material and location it can last for many years
Tooth colored fillings are the rule today

Implants

It can happen to anyone at some point. A tooth is lost and the resulting gap forces us to act.

Nowadays we can often realize the wish for fixed „third teeth“. Implants implanted in the jaw are the basis for this. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are implanted in the jaw in place of missing natural teeth. Today they are mostly made of titanium and ceramic materials.

We offer state-of-the-art implantology with computer-assisted planning and surgery. We have been implanting in our practice for many years and thus provide our patients with lasting care.

Intraoral scanner

Instead of taking impressions, we now scan the teeth in many cases. This allows the dental laboratory to continue working in the digital workflow.
– Scans are more accurate than impressions and the digital models do not break during work. The initial state remains traceable
– Appropriate software allows dentists and dental technicians to discuss digital cases together online
– No more gagging and choking sensations because only one scan attachment is held in your mouth

Caries infiltration

Caries is not caused by sweets, but by not brushing the teeth optimally. Just minimal, incipient damage would be „over-treated“ by normal fillings. Infiltration treatments can slow down or even stop the development of caries.
– Caries infiltration is painless
– by accident it was discovered that it can also be used to treat white spots on the tooth surfaces
– we have been successfully performing this treatment for many years

TMJ treatment / CMD

The temporomandibular joint is one of the most complicated joints in the human body. When disorders occur in its area – this is called craniomandibular dysfunction – , the causes can also lie elsewhere: Spine, teeth, psyche are factors that can play a role. Therefore: We look at the whole person. Disorders of the temporomandibular joint and/or masticatory muscles are often complex and must be addressed with expertise, patience and a holistic view.
– a meaningful (and not necessarily maximum) diagnosis is important
– You yourself will notice best if something is wrong in the area of the temporomandibular joint. Please contact us!
– Therapies can range from very simple to extremely complex. We have the experience and will be happy to advise you.

Minimally invasive dentistry

Tooth substance is precious and therefore we always try to preserve as much of it as possible.
– magnifying glasses and small instruments allow us to work very finely
– due to bonding technique it is necessary to remove less of the tooth for fillings than for conventional fillings
– if an existing filling or crown is defective, it can be repaired in appropriate cases instead of replacing it altogether

Oral hygiene

Advertising makes an elaborate science out of it – in truth it is quite simple: teeth need care.
– The shape of the toothbrush is much less important than its proper use.
– the most important thing is the cleaning of the interdental spaces and NO toothbrush can reach there
– Mouth rinses are literally a matter of taste. You (almost) never need them.

Periodontology

When the gum line becomes inflamed, it no longer lies close to the tooth and bacteria can migrate under it. And when they get close to the jawbone, it retreats. Pockets develop and the tooth loses its support. You can do something about it!
– Periodontitis is easier to stop the earlier it is detected
– we regularly screen all our patients for gum disease
– the best way to prevent periodontitis is to take good care of your teeth and have them professionally cleaned – preferably by us 🙂

Professional teeth cleaning

Despite perfect dental care, (color) substances from food can be deposited on the teeth. Bacteria can then attach more easily to these rough surfaces and cause damage. This must be prevented.
– During professional teeth cleaning, rough deposits are removed from the teeth, among other things.
– your dental care becomes easier because you only have to brush smooth teeth
– when dark color deposits are removed, teeth become brighter again as a „side effect“ of prophylaxis

Dental sleepmedicine

Since 2007 we have been specializing in restoring calm and restful nights for our patients (and those who sleep next to you). In our house 3 dentists are certified by the relevant professional society for dental sleep medicine.

-> Snoring is a nuisance – but it is often only a sign of a far more dangerous disease: sleep apnea. In addition to the noise nuisance, this also causes a drop in oxygen levels in the blood, which in turn can have serious health consequences.
– Before any treatment with us, you first need a diagnosis by a sleep physician (polygraphy or polysomnography).
– please bring these preliminary findings with you to your appointment with us
– in a non-binding initial appointment we will examine and advise you on possible therapy options.

Veneers

This is how teeth get a perfect look: shape, color and in some cases position can be optimally redesigned.
– Veneers are wafer-thin ceramic plates that are permanently bonded to the teeth.
– The teeth are somewhat prepared for this – so-called „non-prep veneers“ are often advertising promises that then „accidentally“ cannot be applied in individual cases.
– Veneers last an average of 15 years. After that, the teeth can usually be restored with veneers or partial crowns.

All-ceramic restoration

All-ceramic restorations are almost always bonded to the tooth surface. This stabilizes the restoration and the tooth. Different materials have different mechanical and esthetic properties. All-ceramics are not always the best choice, but: what is technically possible, we can do!
– if the natural appearance of single-tooth restorations is your priority, all-ceramics is the best option for you.
– all materials used can be tested in a medical laboratory before treatment.
– Especially for esthetic restorations, it is advisable to „simulate“ the desired result in advance.

Root canal treatments

Root canal treatments are the „high art“ of tooth preservation. They are always necessary when the normally sterile interior of the tooth becomes colonized by bacteria or becomes inflamed.

The canal system inside each tooth is filled with nerves and blood vessels. When this tissue has to be removed from the inside of the tooth and the remaining cavities then sealed tightly, this is called root canal treatment.
– every root canal treatment is the preservation of a severely damaged tooth
– even a dead tooth can hurt when touched. In this case, it is not the tooth that hurts, but the bone surrounding the tooth that is also inflamed. This can be noticed when the tooth is pressed against the bone by touching it.
– The preparation (cleaning and widening of the pulp system) and the root filling (sealing of the pulp system) are usually technically very demanding. We have the equipment and the experience for it.

Dental fear

It is the normal case: people are afraid of the dentist. For us, therefore, dealing with this fear is not the exception, but the rule.

Dental fear is nothing to be ashamed of. Even if it is factually mostly unfounded, it is there and must therefore be taken seriously!
– please actively talk to us about your fear when making an appointment
– in an initial appointment we only look and talk. No „drilling“ and never „scolding“ anyway.
– Please do not transfer your fears to your children. Because as a rule it is the parents who have shown them their
their fear of the dentist.

Dentists & children

If children are introduced to the topic of brushing their teeth and dental practice in a relaxed manner at an early age, the foundation is laid for a positive relationship with oral health. We help you with this!
– As soon as the first tooth is visible, you should take your child to the dentist for the first time. A short appointment and then always regularly.
– Children learn to brush their teeth best by imitating you: You brush your teeth while your child is holding his or her own toothbrush. Imitation comes naturally.
– Even if it is difficult for you: Be as relaxed as possible about visits to the dentist.

Tooth preservation

For us, tooth preservation is the basis of our dental work. After all, tooth substance is precious and, if lost, irretrievably gone. We therefore generally recommend the treatment path that preserves the most teeth in the medium and long term.
– Care and prophylaxis are the two best measures to preserve your own teeth
– if the substance of a tooth is damaged, any restoration has 2 functions: to replenish the tooth and to protect the remaining tooth substance
– in borderline cases of tooth preservation we discuss advantages and disadvantages together and in the end you decide

Dental prosthetics

Dental prosthetics are visually natural, but very technical on the inside. Here, the situation in your mouth must be transferred by means of impression or scan in order to be able to produce the area to be replaced.
– Even if only parts of a tooth are replaced – e.g. by a partial crown – it is called a dental prosthesis.
– dentures can be fixed and removable
– dentures are always made in collaboration with a dental laboratory; our own or one of our service providers, which we select according to competence

Dental fillings

Dental fillings are all materials that are inserted into tooth defects and thus seal the tooth tightly again. They are usually necessary when caries has eaten a hole in the tooth.

-> Tooth fillings can range from the size of a pinhead to almost the size of a tooth. Depending on the dimension and location of the defect in the tooth. Different materials are available for the treatment.
– a filling is usually placed in only one appointment
– depending on the material and position it can last for many years
– tooth-colored fillings are the rule today