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Dental FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Many questions are frequently asked here at our Dental Clinic.
We collected all FAQ and we propose here with our answers, for each page and topic.
GENERAL DENTAL CARE FAQs
Can I get a quote by sending an X-ray, without making a visit?
It is not possible to draw up a correct treatment plan and therefore a cost estimate without first carrying out a clinical examination, i.e. a visit. Book an appointment, a careful visit will be carried out and you will have a detailed treatment plan and a quote, which you can decide whether to accept or not.
What’s the cost of a dental visit? May I pay with a credit card?
In our clinic dental visits are free. After the visit, a treatment plan and a cost estimate will be shown off, so you can decide whether to accept or not. You can pay with both cash or credit card.
How long does it take for dental implants surgery?
It usually takes 30-60 minutes to insert dental implants, depending on the position and number of implants to be treated.
Can I do dental hygiene during pregnancy?
Dental hygiene does not require the use of anesthetics and can be safely performed during pregnancy. Furthermore, dental hygiene sessions help prevent pregnancy gingivitis which occurs due to hormonal changes.
I have had a toothache for a few days, and they are also sensitive to cold and heat. What could it be?
It isn’t possible to determine the cause of the problem without an examination and possibly x-rays. Book a visit and we will be happy to welcome you to our clinic to fix your problem.
DENTAL CLINIC FAQs
In which area of Ostia is your dental clinic located?
The dental clinic is located in Via Alessandro D'Aste number 3, in Lido di Ostia Levante, close to “Stella Polare” train station, but also easily reachable on foot from “Lido Centro” train station. To find us exactly, take a look at the Google Map on the contact page.
I am afraid of the dentist, what can I do to overcome it
Come to meet us! We will make a visit (for free), where we will show you the various methods we apply for those who, like you, are afraid of the dentist. A distress that, with our methods and our holistic approach, is also defeated by children. We are sure we will be able to pass it on to you too.
How can I book a dental visit?
To book a dental visit at our clinic, simply contact us using the form on the contact page, or calling the number 3453907857 directly (also WhatsApp).
Here is the link to the contact page with other contact information, including the address of our clinic and email contacts.
Here is the link to the contact page with other contact information, including the address of our clinic and email contacts.
Is it safe to have a dental visit or treatment during this Covid-19 pandemic?
Absolutely yes. Our office and all its rooms are sanitized several times a day and after each visit with our patients. Access to our clinic is allowed only by wearing a mask, temperature measurement and after completing the triage form, according to the prevention measures.
Within the Studio, social distancing is practiced and hand sanitizers are available everywhere in the rooms Furthermore, we schedule appointments with our patients, in order to avoid or minimize the waiting in the waiting room.
Instruments and equipment used during treatments and therapies, regardless of the risk of a pandemic, in addition to a matter of general hygiene and safety, when they are not disposable, are always sterilized, and packaged in order to preserve their sterility, as required by current health legislation to avoid the risk of cross infection.
Within the Studio, social distancing is practiced and hand sanitizers are available everywhere in the rooms Furthermore, we schedule appointments with our patients, in order to avoid or minimize the waiting in the waiting room.
Instruments and equipment used during treatments and therapies, regardless of the risk of a pandemic, in addition to a matter of general hygiene and safety, when they are not disposable, are always sterilized, and packaged in order to preserve their sterility, as required by current health legislation to avoid the risk of cross infection.
Can I get a quote by sending an X-ray, without making a visit?
It is not possible to draw up a correct treatment plan and therefore a cost estimate without first carrying out a clinical examination, i.e. a visit. Book an appointment, a careful visit will be carried out and you will have a detailed treatment plan and a quote, which you can decide whether to accept or not.
DENTAL CARE SERVICES FAQs
Is your dental clinic wheelchair accessible?
Yes, there aren’t architectural barriers in our clinic. We are on the ground floor and immediately after the entrance door there is an elevator to get over a short staircase.
Do you provide ortho-panoramic radiography services at your clinic?
At our clinic we only take intraoral radiographs for diagnostic purposes, but we have agreements with several diagnostic and radiology clinics that we recommend to our patients, and which send results of our customers' radiological or resonance examinations directly by email.
What’s the cost of a dental visit? May I pay with a credit card?
Dental visits at our clinic are free. After the visit, a treatment plan and a cost estimate will be shown off, so you can decide whether to accept or not. You can pay with both cash or credit card.
Do you offer whichever dental treatment in your clinic?
Of course! In our dental clinic you will find a specialists’ team at your service, for all your dental needs.
I have had a toothache for a few days, and they are also sensitive to cold and heat. What could it be?
It isn’t possible to determine the cause of the problem without an examination and possibly x-rays. Book a visit and we will be happy to welcome you to our clinic to fix your problem.
ORTHODONTICS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS FAQs
What is the right age for my child's first orthodontic visit?
At the complete eruption of the milk teeth and before the exchange, an early orthodontic evaluation can already be done.
What is the best orthodontic treatment?
There is no better orthodontic treatment than another. Each orthodontic treatment is designed to solve a specific problem for a specific person.
What is the right age to start orthodontic therapy?
For children, usually around age 5, with complete eruption of baby teeth and before commuting. There is no age limit for adults.
How do I know if I can use invisible orthodontics?
By booking an orthodontic visit you will know if invisible orthodontics can solve your problem.
Is invisible orthodontics always effective?
Some types of malocclusions cannot be treated with invisible orthodontics, and in those cases it is necessary to resort to traditional orthodontics.
RESTORATIVE AND ENDODONTICS FAQs
What is an endodontic therapy?
Endodontic therapy, better known as root canal treatment or devitalization, serves to eliminate the dental nerve when the caries has reached the dental pulp causing pulpitis or pulp necrosis causing a dental abscess.
How long does a composite restoration last?
By respecting periodic checks, dental hygiene sessions and home dental hygiene procedures, a composite reconstruction can last up to 10 years.
How much time must pass before I can chew after having a dental filling?
With composite restorations you can chew immediately, there is no need to wait.
Why do some teeth need root canal therapy?
When the caries reach dental pulp, this becomes inflamed causing a pulpitis that causes severe pain. Pulpitis is irreversible and irreversibly leads to the death of the nerve and dental pulp, later causing an abscess.
Why does a devitalized tooth hurt again?
The reasons may be different, a very old endodontic therapy that has now lost its seal, or poorly performed endodontic therapies. When the tooth has been devitalized, but without a prosthetic crown, it can fracture causing pain or it can have lost the coronal seal and cause an abscess.
IMPLANTS AND PROSTHETICS FAQs
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is an artificial titanium root that is surgically inserted into the maxillary or mandibular bone, to replace one or more missing teeth.
What is the difference between fixed and removable dental prosthetics?
The term fixed prosthesis refers to a fixed dental crown or bridge and therefore non-removable dental prosthetics. The term mobile prosthetics refers to a removable dental prosthetics such as a denture.
How long can be a dental implants surgery?
It usually takes 30-60 minutes to insert dental implants, depending on the position and number of implants to be treated.
Is dental implant surgery painful? Will I feel pain after implant surgery?
No, as it is performed under local anesthesia. The discomfort will be minimal. An appropriate post-surgical pharmaceutical protocol will be prescribed to minimize pain and swelling.
My removable prosthesis isn't stable anymore and I can no longer chew or speak, what can I do?
If your mobile prosthesis does not have the necessary stability, it is necessary to evaluate its remaking or relining.
FAMILY DENTISTRY AND ORAL CARE FAQs
My incisor is chipped, is it possible to reconstruct the missing part?
In most cases it is possible to carry out an aesthetic reconstruction of the incisors with composites, materials that are very similar to dental tissue in terms of hardness, translucency and color.
Can I do dental hygiene during pregnancy?
Dental hygiene does not require the use of anesthetics and can be safely performed during pregnancy. Furthermore, dental hygiene sessions help prevent pregnancy gingivitis which occurs due to hormonal changes.
What can I do if my child is afraid of the dentist?
First of all, the cause of his fear must be assessed, if it depends on negative experiences, if it is fear of the unknown or if the fear is unknowingly transmitted by parents, other family members or friends.
In any case, accustom your child to periodic visits, never force him to have any dental therapies performed, especially under the threat of pricks or syringes. Book a visit and we will be happy to introduce us to your child so that his approach to dental care can be as peaceful as possible.
What is the right age for the child's first dental visit?
It is advisable to accustom the child to periodic visits from the complete eruption of the milk teeth. In the absence of caries or painful dental pathologies, your child will experience the visit as a game, as he will not feel discomfort or pain, and will get acquainted, as well as with the dentist, with the various tools used, learning not to be afraid of them. Furthermore, before the exchange it is already possible to make an initial orthodontic evaluation.
Book a visit and we will be happy to introduce us to your child so that his approach to dental care can be as peaceful as possible.
Up to what age can a teeth whitening treatment be done?
There is no age limit to be able to perform teeth whitening.
ANTI-AGING FILLERS FAQs
Is the infiltration of hyaluronic acid-based anti-aging fillers painful?
The anti-aging treatments are performed with topical anesthesia which reduces the discomfort of infiltration. Since the pain threshold is subjective, a slight pain can still be perceived, mostly bearable.
Can anti-aging treatments with hyaluronic acid fillers be done during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the infiltration of hyaluronic acid is not recommended.
Are there any contraindications or side effects following the infiltration of hyaluronic acid-based anti-aging fillers?
Hyaluronic acid, like any drug and medical device, is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the filler. It is also contraindicated in case of pregnancy and lactation, in case of dermatitis, herpes and autoimmune diseases.
Following the infiltration of anti-aging fillers, slight swelling, redness or small bruises may occur in the injection area, which will tend to disappear in a few days.
Do I need to take special precautions after the infiltration of hyaluronic acid-based anti-aging fillers?
After the infiltration of the hyaluronic acid-based anti-aging filler, you can immediately return to work and social life, but with some care: it is not recommended to play sports, as well as exposure to the sun or tanning lamps for the next 48 hours.
How much does an anti-aging treatment with hyaluronic acid fillers cost?
The anti-aging treatments based on hyaluronic acid fillers are personalized treatments, the cost varies according to the area to be treated and the type of filler to be used.
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00122 Lido di Ostia
Rome, Italy