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Healthy teeth for a bright smile

A radiant smile is the first impression of a human being.
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  1. dental health
  2. Everything is just fine
  3. Cleaning by the professional
  4. dentures
  5. Bright, brighter bleached
  6. Good care

dental health

You want the bright white smile from the toothpaste advertising? Beautiful and healthy teeth are the most important asset. What can help.

No one has to clench his lips tightly when the photographer calls, " Smile , please! " Sure, if you do not like your teeth, you better hide them. Or he gets active: There are many ways to help one or the other. New products, new methods - nothing stands in the way of a radiant smile.

Everything is just fine

In addition to the classic dental braces, there are also invisible solutions, such as brackets that sit on the inside of the teeth (lingual technique). Another method is called Invisalign. Here, transparent plastic rails are adjusted.

Costs: Statutory insured persons are strongly asked to pay. Invisalign costs about as much as a fixed brace, between 3500 and 6500 euros . The lingual technique is even more expensive.

Cleaning by the professional

This is not over: Twice a year you should appear for a check-up at the dentist. In practice, you can usually perform a professional tooth cleaning . After the treatment, you are discolored and stubborn evidence going on. In addition, your teeth get missed an extra dose of fluoride.

Costs: Legally insured ones pay themselves. Calculated after time expenditure, the calculation can amount to 50 to 150 euro .

dentures

If a tooth is lost, for example due to an accident, the gap in the dentition should be closed again. Implants are ideal because, unlike bridges, they leave the surrounding teeth undisturbed. There are now systems that are completely metal-free ("Zeramex") and therefore can not cause any titanium intolerance. Ask your dentist about it.

Costs: Statutory insured pay for an implant between 1400 and 2500 euros .

Bright, brighter bleached

With a few nuances you can lighten your teeth. To avoid attacking the enamel, choose a product that does not contain any emery or hydrogen peroxide (eg "White Instant", pharmacy). Special bleaching treatments at the dentist are usually more effective and permanent.

Costs: Statutory insured pay between 30-50 euros per tooth .

Good care

In the oral cavity, many bacteria cavort. That's synonymous. But microorganisms that get there through food and are not removed again can lead to tooth decay or gingivitis. To prevent this: Brush your teeth twice a day for at least three minutes without pressing too hard - and clean the interdental spaces with brushes or floss daily.

Cost : Less than 5 euros a month.

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