Why is Saint Apollonia the patron saint of dentists?
Today, February 9 is the feast day of Saint Apollonia, patron saint of dentistry, and at Vélez & Lozano we have celebrated it over the years in many different ways. Therefore, this year, taking advantage of the fact that it coincides with the weekly publication of our blog, we have decided to tell you her story and [...]
Good use of antibiotics in dentistry
In the field of dentistry, the use of antibiotics plays a key role in the treatment of oral bacterial infections. The revolution that these drugs have brought about in medicine is supported by solid scientific evidence. It is crucial to note that antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, but not against viral infections such as bacteria and viruses.
Yes, teeth age: why and how to fix it
Teeth, those vital little organs in the oral cavity, play a fundamental role in our daily lives, from chewing to phonation and aesthetics. However, despite their apparent hardness, teeth are not exempt from the ageing process, which can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Let's look at them in detail. Why [...]
How does the sterilisation area work at Vélez & Lozano?
Known by our team colloquially as 'the area', it is one of the most important areas of any dental clinic, as the process of sterilisation of material is critical and fundamental in any medical environment. We are talking about the sterilisation area and today we want to tell you briefly and simply how it works. The first [...]
World Smile Day
On the occasion of World Smile Day, the regional newspaper 'La Verdad de Murcia' wanted to ask us a short questionnaire in which they asked us, among other questions, about how often we should go to the clinic, some tips to show off a beautiful smile and the treatments we can resort to in order to [...]
Pregnancy and dental health
Pregnancy is a very important time for expectant mothers which, especially in the case of first-time mothers, is often faced with certain doubts they have never had before. Although it is true that certain myths are increasingly being discarded, such as that all pregnant women lose a tooth or that babies lose [...]
