You will find articles written by the doctors at our clinic on dental topics that are relevant to you below.
Old age brings not only more time and freedom but also a variety of health concerns and risks. Oral and dental health is no exception. What is important for seniors to know about dental health and dental services?
One in four people experience unpleasant mouth odour, but is one in four people aware of this? In fact, this problem is not so obvious as people do not want to appear rude and do not advise taking action and consulting a doctor. We are discussing the causes of bad breath and ways to solve this issue with specialists the Prosthetics and Implantology Clinic (PIK): Dental Hygienist Jolanta Ruzgienė, Dentist-Endodontist Sandra Skuodaitė and Dentist-Orthopaedic Surgeon Raimondas Savickas.
More than a year of the pandemic prevented people from getting quality medical care which led to an increase in all sorts of health issues. According to doctors, this had a particularly negative impact on dental health as dental clinics were among the last to reopen in Lithuania following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
According to statistics from various sources, the condition of teeth among Lithuanians is poor compared to other countries, with experts particularly highlighting problems among children. According to data from the Chamber of Dentists, the percentage of children with healthy teeth that are completely free of tooth decay remains similar: just 15 to 20 per cent. DELFI discussed the main dental problems and the condition of teeth in the Lithuanian population with Dentist Rūta Zykutė.
Do you notice blood when brushing your teeth? It may be time to schedule an appointment with your dentist. Dentist Rūta Zykutė explains why gums bleed, how often you should floss, and how to make it a regular habit.
“We recently discussed whole-body posture: the neck, shoulders, back, and lower body. We will continue with this topic, but this time we will focus on the posture of the head, jaw, and teeth,” said GP Valerijus Morozovas on the Delfi TV show “Sveiki! Su gydytoju V. Morozovu”. The doctor discussed this topic with dentist Rūta Zykutė-Želvė.