The FINANCIAL — There are hundreds of languages in the world, but a smile is universal. A nice smile and healthy teeth lead to success in one’s career as well as private life, raising self-awareness and motivation in individuals.
“A healthy smile and healthy breath play a big role in forming relations and create a good impression from the very beginning,” said Levan Chkhikvishvili, dentist of Dental Design Studio Ekadent.
“The attitude of individuals recently has changed towards looking after teeth. Now more people are seeing that prevention and prophylactic treatment are more important than cure. It is a paradox but if you want fewer dental treatments then you should visit the dentist more often. It is better to work on a problem earlier rather than later when it is in its final stages,” said Chkhikvishvili.
“The high quality treatment needed for curing damaged teeth is associated with high prices, a lot of time and even psychological stress. We always explain that to our patients which do not visit often”.
“There was a time when people paid less attention to their teeth and mainly addressed a problem only when experiencing strong pain. However at present there is a tendency for more patients to apply to us in advance. Approximately 40% of our patients come to us for a general check-up while the remaining 60% contact us because of problems with caries, which can later transform to a nerve inflammatory process,” Chkhikvishvili declared.
Problems with teeth
Caries is one of the major problems of patients visiting Ekadent. “There are many theories concerning the origins of caries. These include the environment we live in, but there are also genetic problems as I see whole families coming for treatment at our clinic. Moreover lifestyle and stress situations can cause not only caries but other diseases in the mouth too,” Chkhikvishvili said.
I advise individuals to eat natural, dairy products as well as fish. Dairy products such as cheese have the ability to balance alkali-acid in the mouth cavity. A natural, slightly rough meal mechanically cleans the surface of the teeth. However, this does not mean that caries will not occur just because you eat well.
“Caries are caused by certain bacteria which everyone has a certain quantity of in their mouths. When the environment is created in the mouth cavity for reproduction of bacteria it harms the hard material of the teeth and causes caries”.
Curing teeth
“At our clinic we try to give an advantage to the aesthetic and functional side, as time by time filling technology is being developed”.
“Prosthesis technologies have been changed as we have introduced a new field, which works pretty well throughout the world. This is one of the first fields of cosmetic dentistry – Veneers, which help in the correction of tooth forms and colours with thin plates. Due to them we are able to reach maximally good results with minimal damage to the tooth.”
“In implant methodology science has had its word. Titanium fusion implants are actively used, which guarantee a successful cure by 99%”.
Whitening teeth
At Ekadent there are two ways of whitening teeth – at the clinic and at home, if referring to changing the colour of healthy teeth. “For patients with specially prepared material we insert the preparation and explain how to use it. We also prepare a whitening protocol with guides for treatment at home,” said Chkhikvishvili.
“The advantage of whitening is that an individual can whiten the colour of their teeth by 7-8 tones, and as lighter coloured teeth are associated with a healthy mouth, the individual consequently always has a reason to smile and be in a good mood,” Chkhikvishvili said.
The disadvantage of whitening is that during the process the individual might become sensitive to temperature change.
One of the technologies of whitening teeth is ZOOM, which was implemented at Ekadent approximately 4 years ago. Zoom is innovative technology which is used in clinic part of curing. The technology is quite popular. www.zoomnow.com
“Tooth whitening is still a luxury for many. The price of this service by zoom technology in foreign countries is between 900-1,000 USD while in Georgia the price is three times less. In general there are lower prices of dental service in Georgia as people do not have the same income as in foreign countries,” said Eka Kutalia, Director of Ekadent.
Healthy teeth
For teeth to be healthier the individual should follow several pieces of advice. “It is necessary to visit the hygienists once every six months to get rid of strong plaque. During the cleaning process, teeth damage at the beginning stages can be revealed, which if paid attention to in time, will prevent further complications,” Chkhikvishvili said.
Ekadent has two types of hygienic systems: EMS Piezon Master (ultrasound cleaning ) and EMS Air flow. Air Flow use a jet formed by air, powder and water, removes dental plaque, soft deposits and surface stains from pits, grooves, interproximal spaces and smooth surfaces of the teeth.. “These types of installation are preferred in the world, comparing others,” declares Chkhikvishvili.
“It is necessary to clean the teeth a minimum of twice daily, moreover it is necessary to use dental floss, which cleans the surface and between the teeth and reaches those places where the brush cannot. Also, after a meal chewing gum for 15-20 minutes has a good effect”.
“In the last two years we implemented new technologies such as the Veneer system – a type of filling which is prepared by laboratory, are more durable and aesthetic for the patient. Veneers are made from non-organic crystals and are close to the consistency of teeth in terms of elasticity, colour and surface. Moreover, we have started doing implants. This is one of the new technologies which is functional and aids the aesthetic rehabilitation of a patient’s teeth,” Chkhikvishvili declared.
“Great attention is paid to the qualifications of the staff at Ekadent. The dentists all attend seminars. We have constant communication with our foreign colleagues. And what’s more we continually follow and purchase foreign publishing and new literature in the field,” Chkhikvishvili said.
As well as Georgian patients Ekadent is often visited by foreigners. “We have many foreign patients who are attracted by the same service they receive in their home countries combined with the low prices. For foreigners the safety of a dental process is crucial and they are attracted with the high quality of sterilization, which is similar to European standards,” Chkhikvishvili added.
For the New Year Ekadent will have its web-page www.ekadent.ge
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