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Cosmetic
Red light therapy: effects, process and what research says.
Red and near-infrared LED light is said to support skin, recovery and well-being. How red light therapy works, what is proven — and how to try it at our practice.
4 September 2026Read
Cosmetic
More beautiful skin with red light? Collagen, wrinkles and skin appearance.
LED masks are the beauty trend of the moment. What red light can do for collagen, fine lines and complexion — honestly assessed.
4 September 2026Read
Cosmetic
Red light for blemished skin and inflammation: what it can do — and what it can't.
Does red light help with acne, blemished or irritated skin? The difference between red and blue light — and an honest assessment of the limits.
4 September 2026Read
Cosmetic
Red light at the dentist: relaxation during and after your treatment.
Why a dental practice offers red light: relaxation in the treatment chair, a gentle wind-down after procedures — and what photobiomodulation does in dentistry.
4 September 2026Read
Cosmetic
LED mask for home use: what does it do — and when is the practice worth it?
Home LED masks are booming — but quality varies enormously. What matters in wavelength, dose and safety, and how to try red light first.
4 September 2026Read
Cosmetic
Composite bonding or veneers? The honest comparison.
Both beautify the front teeth — but material, effort and price differ significantly. Which solution fits when.
11 August 2026Read
Prevention
Sensitive teeth: causes and what really helps.
A brief, pulling pain with cold or sweet things? We explain why teeth become sensitive — and what helps.
11 August 2026Read
Whitening
Yellow teeth: why they occur — and what helps.
Teeth become yellower over time — through indulgence, deposits and age. What the causes are and how they become brighter again.
11 August 2026Read
Prevention
Inflamed gums: causes, symptoms and what helps.
Red, swollen or painful gums are a warning sign. Where the inflammation comes from, what helps — and when it becomes urgent.
11 August 2026Read
Whitening
Removing tooth discolouration: which method helps when.
Not every discolouration needs the same solution. The difference between external and internal discolouration — and what helps in each case.
10 August 2026Read
Prevention
Airflow teeth cleaning: gentle cleaning with a powder jet.
Removing deposits and discolouration gently — without scraping. How the modern airflow method works and who it suits.
10 August 2026Read
Prevention
Root canal treatment: procedure, pain and when it saves the tooth.
Root canal treatment has a bad reputation — yet it saves your own tooth. What is really behind it.
23 July 2026Read
Cosmetic
Smile makeover: how an all-round beautiful smile is created.
A single step rarely makes the perfect smile — usually it's the well-thought-out combination. An overview.
23 July 2026Read
Prevention
Toothache: causes, first aid and when you need to see the dentist.
Toothache is a warning sign you shouldn't just suppress. The most common causes — and what helps now.
23 July 2026Read
Prevention
Tartar, plaque & deposits: how they form — and what helps.
Soft deposits turn into hard tartar — which no toothbrush can remove. What's behind it and how our dental hygiene helps.
23 July 2026Read
Prevention
A hole in the tooth: recognising, treating and preventing caries.
A hole in the tooth is caries — and the earlier you act, the simpler the treatment. How to spot it and what helps.
23 July 2026Read
Pain Therapy
Bite splint against teeth grinding: effect, types and costs.
A bite splint protects the teeth from the consequences of nightly grinding. How it works, which types exist — and how it differs from an aligner.
23 July 2026Read
Orthodontics
Clear braces: almost invisibly to straight teeth.
Clear braces – the aligner – straighten the teeth without being noticed. How they work, who they suit and what they cost.
23 July 2026Read
Practice & Team
Tooth knocked out? First aid for a dental accident.
With a knocked-out tooth, every minute counts. What to do immediately — and what to avoid.
22 July 2026Read
Prevention
Pregnancy and teeth: why oral care matters especially now.
Hormones, nausea, cravings — pregnancy challenges gums and teeth. How to get through this time well.
22 July 2026Read
Prevention
Chalky teeth (MIH) in children: recognising and acting correctly.
Yellowish-brown spots on the permanent teeth? MIH may be behind it. What it is and what helps.
22 July 2026Read
Prevention
Professional teeth cleaning: procedure, cost and how often it makes sense.
Why thorough brushing alone is not enough — and what a professional teeth cleaning really achieves.
30 June 2026Read
Prevention
Bleeding gums: harmless or a warning sign? Causes & what helps.
Bleeding gums are common — but never 'normal'. When it is harmless and when it becomes serious.
30 June 2026Read
Prevention
Dental crown: procedure, materials and costs at a glance.
When a tooth needs a crown, which materials exist and what costs to expect.
30 June 2026Read
Prevention
Bad breath (halitosis): causes and what really helps.
Bad breath almost always originates in the mouth — and is usually easy to get under control.
30 June 2026Read
Practice & Team
Supplementary dental insurance in Switzerland: is it worth it?
What basic insurance pays at the dentist (little) — and when supplementary insurance can make sense.
29 June 2026Read
Practice & Team
A child's first dental visit: from when and how?
The earlier and more relaxed the first visit, the better — for healthy teeth and a good feeling for life.
29 June 2026Read
Cosmetic
Tooth jewellery (tooth gems): pretty — but harmful to the tooth?
A little sparkle on the tooth — entirely without drilling. What is safe about it and what matters.
29 June 2026Read
Cosmetic
Classic veneers or non-prep veneers? The difference.
Both beautify the smile with wafer-thin ceramic — the difference lies in how much of your own tooth substance is preserved.
24 June 2026Read
Cosmetic
Masseter Botox: how the chewing muscle shapes the face.
A strong chewing muscle can make the lower face look broader and more angular. How Botox gently softens the jawline.
24 June 2026Read
Cosmetic
Masseter Botox: effect, duration and side effects — explained honestly.
When does the effect set in, how long does it last, what about side effects? The most important questions answered factually.
24 June 2026Read
Pain Therapy
Grinding splint or masseter Botox? What helps against teeth grinding.
Both provide relief with bruxism — but in completely different ways. An honest comparison that makes the decision easier.
24 June 2026Read
Cosmetic
Botox at the dentist: what it is used for in modern dentistry.
Botox has long been more than just cosmetics. In dentistry it helps functionally and aesthetically around the jaw, muscles and smile.
24 June 2026Read
Cosmetic
Gummy smile: when a lot of gum shows when you smile.
What causes a gummy smile — and the role Botox can play as a gentle, temporary option.
23 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Teeth correction in Zurich — methods, process & costs at a glance
Which misalignments can be corrected, what methods are there and what does teeth correction cost? The big overview — with clear aligners as the modern solution.
22 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Teeth correction for children — when and why to treat early
When is teeth correction in children useful, which misalignments are treated and why is early action worthwhile? The overview for parents — gentle with a clear aligner.
22 June 2026Read
Oral Surgery
Removing wisdom teeth — when is it necessary?
Do wisdom teeth always have to come out? No. When removal really makes sense, how the procedure works and what it costs — honest and without prophylactic extraction.
22 June 2026Read
Pain Therapy
Jaw joint pain — causes, symptoms & what helps
Pain in the jaw joint? Often a faulty bite or teeth grinding is behind it. Which causes and symptoms are typical and how the cause can be treated specifically.
22 June 2026Read
Pain Therapy
One-sided jaw pain — why does only one side hurt?
Jaw or jaw joint pain on only one side? This often has to do with one-sided loading. The most common causes and when an assessment makes sense.
22 June 2026Read
Oral Surgery
Wisdom tooth pain — causes & what to do?
Wisdom tooth hurting? Usually eruption, inflammation or lack of space is behind it. What triggers the pain, what helps short-term and when you should see the dentist.
22 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Correcting a deep bite — causes, consequences & treatment
With a deep bite, the upper incisors cover the lower ones too much. What consequences this has and how a deep bite can be corrected with clear aligners. With an animation.
19 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Correcting an open bite — causes, consequences & treatment
With an open bite, a gap remains between the rows of teeth when biting down. What causes and consequences this has and how an open bite can be corrected with clear aligners. With an animation.
19 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Correcting crowded teeth — straightening crooked teeth
Too little space in the jaw leads to crooked teeth. What consequences crowding has and how crooked teeth can be straightened with clear aligners. With an animation.
19 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Correcting an overbite — causes, consequences & treatment
What is an overbite, what are its consequences and how can it be corrected? With an animation, an explanation and treatment using clear aligners.
18 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Correcting a crossbite — causes, consequences & treatment
What is a crossbite, why should it be treated and how does correction with clear aligners work? With an animation and an explanation.
18 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Crossbite in children — why early treatment matters
A crossbite in children should be treated early — it can affect jaw growth. Why the milk teeth already matter and how a clear aligner helps.
18 June 2026Read
Whitening
Teeth whitening in Zurich — method, process & costs
Teeth whitening in Zurich: dentally supervised power whitening with light in one session. How it works, what it costs and how long the result lasts.
11 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Aligners in Zurich — straight teeth, invisibly corrected
Clear aligners instead of fixed braces: straight teeth in 2–10 months, planned with AI support. Prices, process and who they suit.
10 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Braces for children in Zurich — what insurance covers
Does insurance pay for your child's braces? With a medical indication, often yes — via health insurance, IV or supplementary insurance (50–75 %). A clear overview for parents.
10 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
Braces in Zurich — which options are available
Fixed braces or clear aligners? An overview of the modern options, duration and costs of braces in Zurich.
9 June 2026Read
Orthodontics
What aligner treatment really costs — explained transparently.
Aligners from CHF 4,500, instalments from CHF 190/month — but what lies behind these figures? A look behind the pricing structure.
12 May 2026Read
Orthodontics
Combining aligners with studies & work — how to manage wear time.
How to integrate the 20–22 hours of wear time into everyday life without difficulty — even with lectures, lunch and shared-flat living.
28 April 2026Read
Cosmetic
Veneers or whitening — which solution is right for you?
The direct comparison: when is whitening enough, when are veneers the right choice? A decision aid from our practice.
15 April 2026Read
Orthodontics
Early treatment: when is the right moment for my child?
Orthodontics during the growth years can avoid later interventions. What parents should know between ages 6 and 10.
30 March 2026Read
Whitening
Power whitening in one session — how it really works.
Visibly brighter teeth in about 60–90 minutes. The procedure, realistic results and what to consider before and after.
12 March 2026Read
Oral Surgery
Implants in Switzerland: procedure, duration and costs explained.
From the preliminary examination through the healing phase to the crown — step by step through the entire implant process.
22 February 2026Read
Cosmetic
Masseter Botox: a gentle way against teeth grinding & tension headaches.
How a small treatment of the chewing muscle can reduce bruxism, harmonise the face and protect the teeth.
8 February 2026Read
Practice & Team
Overcoming dental anxiety — our approach for relaxed appointments.
Calm instead of rush, time instead of pressure. How we guide people with anxiety step by step through treatment.
24 January 2026Read
Orthodontics
Retention after aligner treatment — why it matters so much.
The final result is only half the battle. Why retainers are the key to keeping the smile straight long-term.
10 January 2026Read
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