Dental Questions and Answers
Hello, how long should I wait after a professional oral hygiene session before whitening my teeth? Is it possible to whiten them the next day?
Teeth can be whitened as early as the day after the oral hygiene procedure.
Hello, do you offer fast teeth straightening – Six Month Smiles?
Yes, our clinic offers Six Month Smiles treatment.
Hello, I would like to ask about wisdom tooth removal. Would it be possible to remove all my wisdom teeth during the same visit as the examination, under sedation? Are two visits necessary? I do not live in Lithuania or in Kaunas, so I would like to have the procedure done as quickly as possible. Also, what does the aftercare look like – are the stitches removed or do they dissolve? (If they need to be removed, after how long?) And what would be the approximate cost of removing all wisdom teeth under sedation? Thank you for your answers.
Hello, all wisdom teeth can be removed in one visit, but we recommend removing the teeth on one side during one visit and those on the other side during the next. We use dissolvable stitches that do not need to be removed, although they can be taken out after 2 weeks. Wisdom tooth removal costs 89–109 EUR. Surgical removal of an impacted (unerupted) tooth costs 120–150 EUR.
Hello, I would like to have my teeth whitened at your clinic. Do I need to have plaque removed before whitening?
Hello. Professional oral hygiene and a consultation with a dentist are required before teeth whitening.
Hello, which teeth whitening system is safer and less harmful to the teeth – Zoom whitening or laser whitening? Thank you.
Hello, both whitening systems are safe, scientifically proven methods. They differ in how the whitening gel is activated: one uses laser light with a wavelength of 940 nm, the other the Zoom lamp with a light spectrum of 560 nm. The laser beam penetrates deeper, so a deeper whitening effect is achieved. During the consultation, we advise each patient, based on our experience, which method would be more effective in their case.
Hello, I have three ceramic crowns, but I would like to whiten all my teeth. What should I do in this case?
Hello. It is important to understand that whitening does not change the colour of crowns. If the crowns are slightly lighter, all teeth will look better after whitening. It would be best to come for a consultation before the procedure!
Hello, shortly after I quit smoking, I started having problems with my gums – they began to bleed, especially when brushing my teeth in the morning. The bleeding has stopped now, but I am still worried about what will happen next. Does quitting smoking affect gum bleeding? What would you advise?
Hello, smokers' gums rarely bleed because nicotine narrows the blood vessels, so the gums do not bleed even when there is severe gum inflammation. We recommend visiting a dental hygienist or a periodontist, who will assess the situation and answer all your questions.
How often do veneers need to be replaced?
The longevity of veneers depends on the quality of the work and on the patient's habits. Teeth grinding or clenching can damage veneers and cause them to chip or break. We recommend asking your dentist after the veneers are bonded – they can best answer all questions about guarantees and longevity.
Hello, during my hygiene appointment the dentist said that my tooth enamel is very fragile and that I need a toothpaste with extra fluoride, so something will have to be done in the future. Apart from aesthetic fillings, are there other ways to cover the teeth in this situation?
Hello, it is difficult to answer without seeing your teeth. The fragility you mention could be wear of the biting edges, which develops due to an incorrect bite – for example, when the anatomical shape of the back teeth is not restored correctly with fillings, and as a result the biting surfaces of the front teeth start to chip.
Hello, my two upper front teeth slightly overlap, by about half a centimetre. Could your clinic straighten them, and approximately how much would it cost? Thank you for your answer.
Hello, an accurate answer is only possible during a consultation, after assessing the treatment options. You are welcome to visit us.