What happens during root canal treatment?
During root canal treatment, we remove the inflamed or dead tissue from inside the tooth, clean the fine root canals completely and seal them tightly.
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Pain after root canal treatment: what is normal?
Mild pain or a feeling of pressure when chewing is normal in the first few days after root canal treatment.
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Removing tartar: can you do it at home?
No, tartar cannot be removed safely at home.
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What are veneers?
Veneers are wafer-thin shells that are permanently attached to the front of the teeth.
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What helps against bad breath?
What helps most against bad breath is removing the cause in the mouth, because that is where it lies in around 9 out of 10 cases.
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Broken or chipped tooth: what to do?
If a piece of tooth has broken off, keep it moist, for example in a glass of water, and get in touch the same day.
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A hole in your tooth: what now?
A hole in a tooth is almost always decay, a cavity, and it does not close by itself.
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Yellow teeth: what causes them, and what helps?
Yellow teeth usually have one of two causes.
Read moreGum boil (dental fistula): what is behind it?
A dental fistula is a small channel through which pus from an infection at the root tip drains into the mouth.
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Sensitive teeth: what helps?
Sensitive teeth react with a brief, sharp pain to cold, sweet or acidic food, or when you brush.
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Dental bridge: when does it make sense?
A dental bridge closes the gap left by a missing tooth and is supported by the neighbouring teeth.
Read moreElectric toothbrush: sonic or oscillating?
Both types clean more thoroughly than a manual toothbrush.
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Floss or interdental brushes?
Where the spaces between your teeth allow it, interdental brushes are usually the better choice.
Read moreWater flosser: does it replace floss?
No, a water flosser does not fully replace floss and interdental brushes, but it is a good addition.
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Teeth grinding: causes and what helps
Teeth grinding and clenching are widespread: up to 16 out of 100 adults grind in their sleep, and up to 31 out of 100 clench during the day, often without noticing.
Read moreJaw, head and neck pain: what is TMD?
TMD, short for temporomandibular disorder (in German-speaking countries called CMD), is an umbrella term for problems with the chewing muscles and the jaw joints.
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Gum pockets: what do the measurements mean?
To measure, we gently slide a fine probe with a millimetre scale between tooth and gum.
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Wisdom tooth pain: what to do?
If it hurts right at the back of your jaw, the gum over a partly erupted wisdom tooth is often inflamed.
Read moreToothache after a filling: is it normal?
Yes, mild discomfort after a new filling is common.
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Bleeding gums in pregnancy: what helps?
During pregnancy, many women find their gums bleed more easily, even if they brush no differently than before.
Read moreBlack stains on children’s teeth: what is behind them?
Fine black dots or a dark line along the gum line in children are usually so-called black stain, a harmless discolouration on the tooth surface.
Read moreOil pulling: what does it do for your teeth?
Many people find oil pulling refreshing, but there is no proven benefit for the teeth.
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Fear of the dentist: what helps?
What helps most against fear of the dentist is whatever gives you back control: you know what happens next, you can ask for a break at any time and nobody rushes you.
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Teeth whitening: at the dentist or from the chemist?
If you want noticeably whiter teeth, you are in better hands at a dental practice.
Read moreHow much does teeth whitening cost in Zurich?
Power whitening with Philips Zoom costs CHF 450 at Zahnlounge, in one session of around 90 minutes with three cycles.
Read moreSecond opinion from a dentist: when is it worth it?
A second opinion is worth it before any step that cannot be undone: before a tooth is extracted, before an implant and before larger work such as crowns or bridges.
Read moreNight guard: online or from the dentist?
A splint from the chemist or from the internet can protect your teeth from wear for a while.
Read moreGBT teeth cleaning: how it works, and does it hurt?
No, a teeth cleaning with Guided Biofilm Therapy, GBT for short, does not hurt.
Read moreRoot canal retreatment: when it is worth it
A retreatment is a second root canal treatment on a tooth that has been treated before and is causing problems again.
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White spots on teeth: where they come from
White spots are porous areas in the enamel.
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Veneers or bonding: which suits when?
Bonding is suitable for small corrections to edges, gaps and shapes.
Read moreGum inflammation (gingivitis): what helps?
Gum inflammation is almost always caused by plaque at the gum line.
Read moreReceding gums: what causes it, and what helps?
Gums usually recede for one of two reasons: brushing too hard, or periodontitis, in which the bone around the tooth breaks down.
Read moreWhen does a tooth need a crown?
A tooth needs a crown when so much of its own structure is missing that a filling or an inlay can no longer hold it securely.
Read moreTooth decay: how to recognise it, and what helps
Tooth decay does not hurt at first. It starts as a whitish, later brownish spot, often between the teeth, where you cannot see it yourself.
Read moreReplacing old amalgam fillings?
As a rule, you can keep an intact amalgam filling.
Read moreChalky teeth (MIH) in children: what helps?
With chalky teeth, two things help most: protecting the sensitive areas and keeping the teeth free of decay.
Read moreHow much does dental hygiene cost in Zurich?
A dental hygiene appointment at Zahnlounge costs CHF 192 for around 60 minutes with our qualified dental hygienist (Dipl. Dentalhygienikerin HF).
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Coffee after teeth whitening: how long should you wait?
Two days. In the first 48 hours after whitening, your teeth absorb colourings more easily than usual.
Read moreDental hygiene, teeth cleaning, PZR: what is the difference?
In everyday language, the three terms often mean the same thing: plaque and stains are removed professionally.
Read moreToothache: when should you see a dentist?
If a tooth has hurt for more than a day, wakes you at night or your cheek is swelling, it should be seen the same day.
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Save or extract a tooth? What speaks for saving it
Your own tooth can be saved more often than many people think, even if it has already had root canal treatment.
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