Apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (SAHS) and orthodontics
What is sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome? Sleep apnoea-hypopnoea syndrome (SAHS) is a fairly common condition in the general population that consists of a complete (apnoea) or partial (hypoapnoea) interruption of airflow during sleep due to an obstruction of the upper airway. It can lead to transient micro-awakenings accompanied by [...]
My child is afraid of the dentist: what can I do?
Visits to the dentist have always been surrounded by a certain negativity, and even outright fear, due to prejudices about how painful dental treatments can be or how uncomfortable or unpleasant the process of taking care of our oral health can be. Nowadays, however, things have changed for the better [...]
How to choose a toothbrush
When it comes to taking care of our oral health, daily hygiene is undoubtedly the most important thing, which in turn includes toothbrushing. However, sometimes it is difficult to decide on the ideal toothbrush for us. For this reason, the best thing to do is to ask our hygienist, who will be able to answer all your questions and [...]
Is lingual orthodontics for me?
Whether you have decided to start the year with orthodontics and are considering the lingual option or if you are simply curious and want to know more about it, you're in the right place! There are many patients who ask us about the differences between this type of orthodontics and aligners, in order to find out more about the [...]
Patient care: a sure value
When a patient comes to our clinic, as part of our protocol, they are always greeted at some point during the visit by Patient Care. The question I most often hear when a colleague says "I'll leave you with my colleague from Patient Care" is: "What, Patient Care? I am Ana [...]
Cleaning with brackets: some guidelines
Fixed orthodontics is associated with a series of disadvantages of a certain weight for patients, such as the case of hygiene. Although it is true that our oral hygiene habits must be more meticulous, given that our mouth now has external elements such as the brackets themselves, wires, archwires or any other [...]
