New dental clinics in Gdansk and Lodz

Dental Travel Poland is happy to present to you our new dental clinics in Gdansk and Lodz! 

For your convenience we now offer you two more locations of our dental clinics: dental clinic in Gdansk and dentist in Lodz. In order to meet the requirements of our patients, our new clinics offer a full range of dental services including simple procedures like fillings as well as complicated surgical treatment like dental implants in Poland and surgical extractions. In our clinics you can visibly improve the appearance of your teeth thanks to new ways of teeth whitening, installing veneers or crowns and performing teeth cleaning.

But the high quality dental treatment is not all that is provided in our new clinics. We also offer you the newest, technologically advanced tools and equippment, thanks to which your treatment will be not only effective but also painless. Apart from all that, we as usual provide the best dentists in Poland who take professional care of our patients. In our dental clinics in Gdansk and Lodz you will gain a beautiful, white smile and satisfaction.

We strongly encourage our patients to devote some of their free time between dental visits to sightseeing. Both Lodz and Gdansk are full of surprises and tourist attractions. Gdansk is situated by the Baltic Sea, so you can easily combine dental treatment with fantastic holidays in Gdansk. In Lodz you will find a lot of historical and cultural places worth seeing. 

Visit our website and find out more about our new clinics in Gdansk and Lodz. Book your dental appointment today and get a Hollywood smile! 

Christmas goodies versus dental health

Christmas goodies tempt - they are tasty and beautifully presented. Unfortunatelly, many of them are sweet, and some food contain ingredients unhealthy for teeth. There are some dishes, after eating which particular care of oral hygiene should be taken. So - while taking care of your stomach during Christmas, you must also remember about the parts of your mouth which allow you to enjoy the tasty food, meaning your teeth. Negligence of dental hygiene can quickly lead to the formation of tartar on the teeth, bad breath, and caries attack.

Among the delicacies which are quite dangerous for your teeth are: boiled wheat with poppy seeds and honey, compotes and cakes. On the one hand they are delicious and nutritious and thanks to the fruit filling they provide large amounts of valuable nutrients for health. On the other hand, they are full of the main enemy of teeth, which is sugar. One of the safest food for the health of teeth, which can be found on the Christmas table, is fish - it also provides the ingredients that positively affect the state of periodontal tissues.

Another enemy of healthy teeth is also the frequency of meals. We tend to forget about its destructive strength. During Christmas we eat practically all the time, rr at least more often than normally. This means that the saliva can not keep up with cleaning the mouth and does not effectively restore the proper pH inside the your mouth. It results in an increased activity of caries and enamel defects. 

How to cherish the Christmas meals and at the same time take care of your oral hygiene?

First of all, we should brush the teeth, and of course, do it reasonably. You should focus primarily on the precise brushing. You can wash your teeth after the last meal, because no one will go to the bathroom after each of the twelve meals. 

Merry Christmas everyone !

May traditions that you treasure most 

And all the special plans you've made 

Bring sentimental Christmas joys 

And memories that never fade.

Wishing you a beautiful holiday season 
and the New Year of Peace and Happiness 

with best wishes from Dental Travel Poland.

Perfect Smile

Modern dentistry achievements allow us to "produce" a wonderful, dazzling smile for almost everybody. If nature has not endowed us equally with healthy and white teeth, you can attempt to fix those things which make you dissatisfied.

Where do I start?

From the initial visit - a patient together with the dentist determine how to come to the ideal smile. The doctor determines to what extent you need to fix your teeth after the examination and interview. Immediately he/she will propose a scheme of conduct, proposed treatments and determine the approximate cost of the "new" teeth. She/he may also consult an orthodontist in case the patient needs to correct the bite. Many patients come to the dentist with the assumption that they need to have a lot of rotten teeth extracted. Very often this is a mistaken to think so - the teeth may still heal and be saved, not extracted right ahead.

An extraction of a tooth is the last resort, and sometimes it is necessary. Sometimes, even a healthy tooth has to be extracted in order to improve the shape of the bite. Sometimes the shape of the jaw must be corrected by performing a surgery.

In the place of the removed, crooked or poorly shaped tooth the dentist may insert a implant which will look more perfect than a natural tooth.

When teeth are are already equal and cured, you can start the teeth whitening Poland treatment. It would be best to do it in the dentist's office - the treatment would be carried out under full control, and the results can be very surprising. To avoid and unpleasant surprise, and make sure that all the existing fillings match the color of the teeth after whitening, you have to rely on the suggestions of the dentist when he/she decides to replace old fillings with new ones, whose color would match the new shade of the bleached teeth. 

If the final result of the whitening does not satisfy the patient, he/she can decide on perfectly matched veneers. Thanks to the dental veneers Poland, the teeth and spaces between them will be perfectly equal.

Facts about Dental Bridges

Functions of dental bridges:

- restoration of missing teeth, filling gaps in the dental arch

- restoring chewing abilities

- preventing adjacent teeth from shifting 

- restoring the correct articulation,

- aesthetics

Contraindications:

- sick pillar tooth or mucous membrane

- alveolus bone defects,

- lack of the ending pillar tooth when a few gaps are to be filled

Construction:

pillar - a tooth, which provides the anchor (there could be several such teeth)

anchor - mounted on a pillar

bridge span - located between two anchors

During chewing the pressure forces act only on the pillar teeth, the bone is unloaded.

Stages of the bridge placement:

- examination of the patient, treatment of any sick teeth

- preparation of the pillars

- taking impressions

- preapring of models 

- performance of the metal structure

- placing the structure in the patient's mouth and any adjustments

- coating the structure with ceramics or plastics

- placing the bridge in the patient's mouth for a few days as a trial period

- cementation of the bridge

Division of dental bridges according to the fastening:

- fixed - are cemented on the pillars, can not be removed for cleaning, require very careful oral hygiene

- moving/movable - with the possibility of their removal, can be easily and thoroughly cleaned; consist of cemented on the tooth and detachable parts

- conditionally movable bridges - removed by a doctor

- unconditionally movable bridges - removable by the patient

What is the root canal treatment and why is it performed?

To understand the nature of the root canal treatment (endodontic treatment) it is necessary to mention the construction of the tooth. The tooth is made of a crown and roots. The crown is a portion of the tooth projecting above the gum and the root (or roots) resides in the bone. Inside each tooth there is a cavity that is filled with pulp, popularly known as the "nerves". It performs the functions of nutrients, and is composed of blood vessels and nerves.

The most frequent cause of toothache is ongoing inflammation in the pulp. It is mostly a consequence of dental caries but also periodontal diseases and tooth injury. That's when a patient needs root canal treatment, which involves the removal of infected or dead pulp and root canal system of teeth, by chemical and mechanical cleaning and filling the tooth with special material. Endodontic treatment gives us a chance to preserve the tooth, when the pulp is changed pathologically.

What are the stages of the endodontic treatment? 

It consists of successive stages:

- opening the chamber of the tooth and removal of the living or dead pulp (usually performed under local anesthesia)

- shaping the canal with hand tools or machines 

- drainage of the canal system

- filling the channel with special material 

- the tooth after the root canal treatment should be rebuilt usually by the use of a post and a prosthetic crown. In the case of small destruction of a crown of the tooth, it can be filled with composite filling

Root canal treatment abroad is labor-and time-consuming treatment and requires a lot of patience from both physician and patient. It is not always possible to perform full treatment in one visit, sometimes it needs more meetings, especially in the treatment of multi-canal teeth, or treatment of teeth with gangrenous pulp, abscesses, cysts, etc. Then, during the time between the visits a pateint has a tooth dressing. It is important to maintain the tightness of the dressing, since if the bacteria re-enters to the prepared root canal system, it usually destroys the current treatment. Therefore it is important to keep your appointments in the time advised by your doctor.

How to deal with troublesome wisdom teeth?

Wisdom Teeth are the last molars, which can cause many problems. Wisdom teeth usually erupt between 17 - 25 years of age, but their appearance in one's forties is also not a rarity. Sometimes it is easy to miss the beginning of their development, because it may be gradual. 

The wisdom teeth are usually difficult to erupt. Sometimes, the wisdom tooth leads to the development of inflammation and irritation - this happens when gums cover the entire tooth, or a part of its crown. 

Wisdom teeth - like other molars - are designed for crushing food. And as with any teeth they need cleaning. But unfortunately they are located deep in the mouth, which is difficult to reach with a brush, therefore washing those teeth is often neglected. The result of poorly performed hygiene is the development of caries. 

  

Extraction of wisdom teeth is indicated only in justified cases: health problems the teeth cause should be taken into account, the prognosis for the healing of changes, and the degree of the tooth destruction. Due to the location of wisdom teeth, their treatment is cumbersome and operating the tools in the deep areas of the mouth is not pleasant for the patient, nor trouble-free for the dentist. 

The extraction of wisdom teeth, just because they are present, is not the best solution. The troublesome molars  might be useful to support dentures or in autotransplant. 

Is medical tourism going to be a Polish export good?

The Medical Tourism Chamber of Commerce (IGTM) filed an application with the Ministry of Economy to consider medical tourism an export specialization of the Polish economy.

Medical tourism is a rapidly growing global market sector in which patients travel to neighboring countries to obtain medical assistance. According to estimates, this market in 2004 was worth 40 billion dollars. Data prepared by Grail Research, LLC indicate that its value will rise to 100 billion dollars in 2012. Therefore, many countries strive to effectively promote their medical services abroad and include it into the export services offer.

- The reason for the growth of the potential of Polish medical tourism is the growth of medical costs in developed countries, long waiting lists for operations and deterioration in standards of health care - say IGTM experts.

Poland is cheaper and has the potential

Among the European Union countries, where patients already benefit from medical services in other countries, including in Poland, are: United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

In Europe the most significant countries, where medical tourism has great potential for development because of lower costs of treatment, good medical facilities, and high quality medical services, in addition to Poland, there are also Hungary, Czech Republic, Cyprus and Turkey.

The most important factor causing an increase in the number of the foreign patients in Poland are competitive prices. And no wonder, because our prices are at least four times cheaper than in other European Union countries, and the quality of services does not differ from the standards abroad.

In Poland, the average cost of treatment in the clinic of plastic surgery ranges from 1.5 to 14 thousand PLN. For example, the price of the breast augmentation in Poland reaches eight thousand PLN and gets higher depending on the size of implants, while in Belgium, the prices start from 3.4 thousand EUR (13 thousand PLN). The nose operation in Poland costs from three thousand PLN, while its prices start in Belgian hospitals from 1875 EUR (7.2 thousand PLN). It is also several times more expensive in other Western European countries.

Poland is going to catch up with Hungary

In our region the most experience in medical tourism are the Hungarians, they first opened their market for medical services for foreigners. There are opinions that the market for medical tourism in Hungary begins to become an industry.

- It should be noted that despite some delays to the Hungarian market, we have many strengths which will allow to catch up with Hungary if properly used, and even can put us ahead of our southern neighbor. Polish doctors are respected specialists in the West and increasingly sought after. We also report on the high development of certain medical specialties - says Artur Gosk. According to him, Poland is perceived in the European Union as a country with high economic and social opportunities.

All you need to know about Christmas gifts

Christimas is coming, which means that soon we will take up buying Christams gifts for our friends and family. Below you will find a few useful hints what to buy and what to avoid.

THE MOST POPULAR CHRISTMAS GITFS

1. Cosmetics and jewellery

2. CDs with music and tickets for a concert of a favourite band

3. Mp3 players, iPods etc.

4. Computer games

5. SPA, gym swimming pool pass

6. Electronic devices

7. Clothes

8. Photos of the giver and receiver of the gift (usually in a big size)

9. Pillows, cups etc. with a picture of the receiver (to be found online)

10. Home decorations

11. A very big Christams card

12. Calendar

13. A watch

14. Underwear and bedding

15. T-shirts with funny inscriptions or pictures

16. A wallet/ purse

17. Clothing accessories (bags, scarves etc.)

18. A cinema/theater/restaurant invitation

19. A pet (gold fish)

20. Tableware

21. Various kinds of tool kits

22. Elaborate alcohol

23. Shopping cupon

24. Hair devices like a curler

25. Basket of favourite sweets

THE WORST GIFTS EVER!

Below we present is a list of gifts that you should not give to anybody not to offend the receiver:

1. "Appearance improvers" 

When choosing gifts, try to avoid those that suggest any imperfections associated with the appearance of the receiver. Avoid slimming underwear, anti-wrinkle cream, electric depilator and hygiene items. 

2. Trinkets. 

Before you give a present, think about what the receiver can do with this item. Is it in any way useful, or the only function it plays is gathering dust. Gifts like a plaster statue, a picture of a sunset or a vase are not very useful.

3. Your own photo in a frame. 

It is certainly no a present in very good taste. It reveals your selfishness. It is much better to give a enlarged picture of your and the receiver, providing that your relation is intimate enough.

4.Very cheap/expensive gifts.

Quite an important aspect of the gift is its price. It should be middle worht. If you buy a too cheap gift, it may look trashy. On the other hand, offering a very expensive present, we can embarrass the person who receives it.

5. The same gift as last year.

Choosing the same gifts, may indicate a lack of imagination and commitment.

6. "For later" 

Avoid giving presents which can be used in the future. it is a complete nonsense to give a book to a child who can not read, or clothing that the kid will be able to wear in two years. It's better to focus more on the present.

7. Gifts from the ending date of usefulness/ expiry date

This is another gift which may hurt our relatives.

8. Money

Giving gifts is associated with devoting you time for the other person. Donating a gift of money, may indicate disregard and "going the easy way."

9. Your own gifts which you do not like

The peak of arrogance would be to give somebody a gift that you have received. Let's not make the holidays an opportunity to get rid of unnecessary items.

10. Second-hand clothing

This proposal is in the last place, because there isn't a worse idea for a gift than used clothes and especially underwear. This gift proves not only ignorance but also a lack of tact.

MEMORABLE GIFTS

Gifts in the form of vouchers will remain in memory for many years. They are interesting, original, unique and totally different from those that we give every day. However, when choosing a gift, it is worth considering whether the reveicer would want to use it. It may indeed prove that we buy Horse riding lessons for someone terrified of horses, or we spend money on climbing course for an uncle, who can not stand the physical strain.  So you have to think about it, and even gently ask your family who likes what. One thing is certain, active gifts are something completely new and different than traditional gifts. Now you can go crazy a little, and at the same time surprise your cousin, husband, children, or for example a friend. The choice is yours.

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Dental Travel Poland would like to present to you a special discount on Dental Crowns and Bridges in our dental clinic in Warsaw. Prosthetic work, including crowns and bridges, is the most common way of fixing missing and broken teeth. We offer money-saying offer on Crowns and Bridges, for the following prices:

Crown/Bridge (full porcelain, per tooth) – 199 GBP/1000 PLN

Crown/Bridge (procera, per tooth) – 239 GBP/1200 PLN

Crown/Bridge (porcelain fused to metal, per tooth) – 99 GBP/100 PLN

Crown/Bridge (porcelain fused to gold, per tooth) – 175 GBP/825 PLN

Our special offer includes also a free dental consultation in our clinic and a free pick up from the Warsaw airport.

The offer is valid November 2011- December 2011, reservation must be done witihin promotional period. Payment in cash only. Prices may vary depending on exchange rate at the day of your dental appointment.

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Biting items at work and bruxism

We tend to eat; our teeth at work, but the free dental treatment in Poland funded by the employer is still a great rarity. Meanwhile, bruxism (nervous and involuntary clenching of teeth) is a problem of a growing number of employees. The reason, very often, is stress - not only in the work place. The most common effects of bruxism are: damaged enamel, headaches and irregularities in the operation of the temporomandibular joints, but in extreme cases even occlusal curvature.

Another serious problem is biting items in stressful, tense situations. We bite virtually all thigs: spoons, cups, paper, pens, pencils. It can cause not only serious fractures, but also infections. A study conducted on the subject in a group of 1000 employees revealed a rather pesimistic results:

- 93 % of Poles feel stressed at work;

- 21 % bite pencils out of anger, and 44 % grinds their teeth;

- 71 % clench their teeth out of rage, and 44 % do it at work;

- 93 % drink coffee during work, 67 % drink cola and other sweetened beverages, and 35 % drink energy drinks;

- 43 % eat sweet snacks at work, 35 % eat fast food dishes;

- 32 % smoke cigarettes.

... and only 8 % clean their teeth after meals. We usually spend 8-10 hours at work and the teeth should be cleaned twice during this time, not to mention about the flossing...

Implantation step by step

Dental Implants Poland are perhaps the best example of the excellent, modern prosthetic treatment. Still, for many patients it is a mystery what the steps of the procedure are and how long the implants last.

Stage I involves one visit and is based on interviewing the patient and completing the basic diagnostic tests, including X-ray - most important for the doctor who will perform the procedure.

Stage II is a procedure performed under local or general anesthesia and consists of:

- Verification of the diagnosis on the condition of the bone tissue, mainly its density. It is carried out using the so-called initial drill;

- Preparation the place for the implant, the length and width of the "canal" depend on the implant type;

- Implantation of the implant and the healing screw which prevents the ingress of impurities;

- Putting stitches on the gums over the implant.

Stage III, which is carried out after about 7 -10 days - the stitches are removed.

Stage IV, which lasts about 3 - 5 months, it's time for the healing of the implant. During this time, the implant integrates with the surrounding tissue.

Stage V - initial placing of a crown on the implanted screw for a period of about 2 - 3 weeks. During this time the patient checks if she/he does not feel discomfort while using the new teeth and evaluates the implant esthetics. If there are no comments - the crown is permanently cemented.

Stage VI, which lasts the longest and involves repeated dental check-ups every half a year.

5 steps to beautiful teeth

You do not have to make much effort to be proud of your teeth. It is enough to devote approximately 10 - 15 minutes per day to oral hygienic procedures carried out properly and carefully, and once every few months go to the dental office for a dental check-up.

A recently conducted survey revealed a quite alarming picture of the Poles: almost 11% of women and 30% of men do not wash their teeth (!), And 99% of adults have tooth decay. Over 30% of young people lose their first tooth before adulthood.

Here are the steps to success, which is a healthy, beautiful smile:

1. Carefully remove the residual food debris from between your teeth with a toothpick. Please do it carefully in order not to damage the gums. Do not push the toothpick between the teeth by force, but move it subtly in the direction to remove the residue food.

2. Gargle your mouth with mouthwash, which softens the sediment and helps to remove it from the enamel.

3. Brushing and flossing - put toothpaste on a dry, soft brush and gently wash the teeth. Do not scrub them too hard, because you can damage the enamel or gums, which can cause inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Do not move brush along the teeth, but use sweeping motions away from the gums towards the tooth crown. Finish the brushing with cleaning the tangue; it collects a lot of bacteria responsible for caries development. For the brushing of gaps between teeth we apply the a brush similar to bottle cleaners. Flossing removes sediment from the hard to reach gaps.

4. Rinsing after brushing - it is a very important part of oral hygiene. Brushing is useless if you do not gargle your mouth with water afterwards. The water removes the remains swept away from the teeth and refreshes your mouth. After rinsing your mouth with water, it is also good to use a special mouthwash after brushing.

5. Control the health of your teeth regularly at the dentist, at least once every six months, and if you notice disturbing changes in the enamel, visit a dental office as soon as possible.

All you need to know about dental Implants

Implantology - a branch of dentistry dealing with the reconstruction of teeth by means of elements implanted in the oral cavity.

Dental Implant - an element implanted in the oral cavity (usually in the bone), which replaces the root of the tooth.

Just a few years ago, implants were rarely used in dentistry because of frequent complications and short-term usage of implants. The area is currently developing very quickly. Thanks to advances in science, research and application of new materials, in 90% of the cases, the treatment by this method is effective. Therefore, it is more popular than traditional prosthetic treatment. Unfortunately, however, it is also more expensive.

Dental Implants Poland should be carried out by dental surgeon in cooperation with prosthodontist or by a person trained in these two areas.

Implants are used when there is no tooth which could support the prosthesis. So they replace the roots and pose a connection of the artificial teeth with the bone.

They can serve as:

- a replacement of individual teeth,

- a pillar for crowns, bridges, partial or complete dentures,

- an improvement of the stability of the prosthesis.

- They are also the basis for the treatment of cases of alveolus bone loss.

The number of implants does not need to be equal with the number of the missing teeth. In the absence of one tooth one implant is implanted, however, in case of larger number of missing teeth, the number of implants is usually smaller (eg, 6 implants in the toothless jaw).

Implantology uses the following materials:

- titanium - the best and therefore most commonly used,

- titanium alloys,

- gold alloys,

- ceramics (eg ceramic glass).

These materials are used in implantology because of their biocompatibility, meaning the tolerance of tissues of the body, which does not treat them as foreign elements and therefore does not activate the defense system to reject them. This enables integration of the bone (osseointegration), the complete fusion of the bone with the implant, which occurs after a few months after implant placement in the bone.

Sweeteners - what you should know

- Sweeteners substitute sugar added to food in order to achieve a sweet taste. These are also substances used in table sweeteners. They are a few to several thousand times sweeter than sucrose. The intensity of the sweetness of a particular sweetener can be enhanced by the addition of other sweetening substances- the synergism phenomenon is used here.

- Sweeteners used synergistically do not only give food a sweet taste but are also used to mask the taste of other sweeteners defects. The property of strengthening and reinforcing certain flavors and aromas of certain sweeteners is used here.

- In order to regard a particular substance as sweetener, it should meet at least one of the following purposes: replacing sugar in food of low caloric value, in food not causing tooth decay, in food without sugar, substituting sugar, if it enables to extend the expiry date of a product.

- Ill people should carefully read the leaflets informing about the composition of the product. In the case of certain diseases, using sweeteners is not recommended. 

- Due to the intense sweetness, these substances are added to foods in very small quantities - so they do not modify the energy value of food product.

- Despite the intensely sweet taste, sweeteners do not affect the development of caries, because pathogenic bacteria do not decompose the sweeteners and they do not produce any organic acids damaging to the enamel.

- The table sweeteners are preparations of permitted sweeteners, which may contain other additives to foods or food ingredients and which are intended for sale to the ultimate consumer as a substitute for sugar.

- For intensive sweeteners are classified: synthetic substances obtained by chemical synthesis and natural intensive sweeteners.

Healthy lifestyle: choice, regime or necessity?

Is teeth whitening or the correction of their size still fashion or a social necessity? And the demand that your dentist start dental treatment of even the smallest inflammation in the mouth: is it just taking good care of your health or the evidence of oversensitivity and hypochondria? We should seek answers in the reasons that push people to make decisions concerning their health. If the motive is the need to satisfy your personal desire to preserve health and beauty, then there is no reason for concern. However, if the choices are the result of a social or media pressure, the matter may be cause for concern.

We are increasingly facing the pressure of leading a healthy lifestyle. This trend is imposed by the media, advertising, labor market and even friends and family. Some people ask the question: is it still a fashion or a dictatorship now? Prevention is a very important factor thanks to which you can enjoy a longer fitness and beauty of your body and mind. But do you really take up the activities because of your own free will, or the decision is somewhat forced by social influences?

More and more specialists examine the problem of the potential dictatorship over health- not only in the field of medicine. The more cautious ones warn that we dangerously approached the phenomenon that is sometimes referred to as "health fascism". People become well aware of the risks associated with the unhealthy lifestyle, many of them even take the paranoia precautions. Moreover, some natural phenomena occurring in the body are increasingly being treated like a disease to be tested and treated, such as menopause. There is an interest to continue to show the new threat on the market, which makes it necessary for us to monitor our health.

The key, which will allow you to treat the rush towards maintaining good health with distance, is the answer to the question: who is telling you to be healthy and why. If you are, it's good, because decisions will be the result of your own desires. If the reason is different, you should think about your rush to healthy living. It may turn out that this race for health is the result of overwhelming influence of the media information, or is taken under the pressure of the environment in which you live.

Men's fear of the dentist

Fear of the dentist and dentofobia are phenomena, which relate more often to men than to women. Why do tough men  turn into frightened lambs, when they need to visit a dentist? 

The reason is the original fear of pain and deformity of the body. Men are afraid of all the treatments, "manipulation" in the body, they have a deeply rooted fear of interference in their powerful body. They could be weakened, deprived of their power. Fear of a visit to the dentist is associated with loss of macho image - says psychologists.

The loss of the image of a true man is real - you never know what can happen during a meeting with the dentist and it is uncertain how a man will react to pain and discomfort during the treatment.The fear of the dentist  appear in men, regardless of whether the doctor is a man or a woman.

- What is worse - to show weakness in front of a woman or another man, who in addition is the "executioner"? This is an individual matter, but the situation seems to be a stalemate - explains psychologist.

Men, despite their strength, are less resilient to pain than the women . Female gender is accustomed to endure prolonged and severe pain even every month - during menstruation. Women endure the strongest pain during childbirth. They are also more familiar with their body, its reactions and the sight of blood. Men, since childhood, are made aware that they have to be strong, but they are not told about about the physiology and reactions of the organism. This means that when a man is to meet with a dentist, most of them will run away from potential pain. They imagine that they will suffer in the dental chair. They assume that it will hurt - the phenomenon known as anticipation of pain.

Fortunately, younger men have less and less fear of meeting with the dentist - they know that a great progress has been made in this field, they also know that white teeth and beautiful smile opens the door to a career and human sympathy.

What you should know about dental fillings abroad

- A filling may be installed once and for all - at least in theory. A well-established filling may stay in the carefully purified from decay tooth even for decades. But these are rare cases, because most fillings must be replaced by a new one after five - ten years. It is due mainly to the fact that the material from which they are made, rubs off, crushes and washes. This creates leaks that lead to a loosening of the filling. The unmatched filling must be replaced - otherwise it will fall out itself, and decay will develop in the tissues of the tooth.

- A filling must be replaced, when caries appears again. The delay in the exchange can lead to a considerable damage of the tooth and to the development of hypersensitivity. When the tooth begins to respond to stimuli such as temperature, or taste, that is a sign it is high time to replace the filling, because tooth decay has led to the unveiling of a sensitive nerve. If the tooth hurts when biting, there may be a disease of the nerve. The replacement of a filling should not be delaied if the tooth is chipped. Unfortunately, you will not avoid drilling during the procedure. Regardless of whether the filling is replaced because of secondary caries development or just for aesthetic reasons, a dentist must clean the walls of the tooth in each case in order to avoid the risk of caries development and to ensure good adhesion of the new filling. An alternative to drilling may be purification by air abrasion. It is possible, however, only when the caries is not big and the patient is terrified of dentist's drill.

- A very durable filling material is amalgam, but dentists are moving away from the use of such fillings because of aesthetic reasons. One of the most enduring are modern-type fillings: inlay, onlay and overlay -  special fillings prepared by a dental technician from ceramic, based on impression taken from an individual patient on a particular tooth. This allows for the perfect adherence of the filling to the tooth surface. A filling of this type can withstand up to 30 years. Most composite fillings are not very durable and if they are leaking, they should be replaced every three - five years. But not only the material of the filling determins for how long it will last, but also the extent and accuracy of the purification of the tooth and regularity in maintaining oral hygiene. To maintain a filling as long as possible, you need to take care of your teeth thoroughly: regular cleaning, control visits at the dentist's every half year. 

- After teeht whitening, fillings should be replaced - mainly for aesthetic reasons. It is very often the case that the color of the whitened teeth differ from the color of the fillings. Fillings that do not need to be exchanged, can be covered with a layer of composite, whose color would match the current shade of teeth.

When diet is not good for oral health

We eat too much saturated fat, salt and sugar. Such a diet is not conducive to maintaining health. Although most of us are aware that an unhealthy diet leads to the development of cardiovascular disease, it's only a few who know that it may also contribute to the formation of dental health problems and problems with periodontal tissues.

Excessive consumption of unhealthy nutrients: saturated fat, trans fatty acids, salt (sodium) and sugar may increase the risk of incidence of lifestyle diseases, such as overweight and obesity, atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, and diseases such as dental caries.

Oral disease and tooth decay develops mainly due to the excess of sugar in the diet, but not only - these disorders occur when the diet lacks essential for health ingredients:

- vegetable oil - a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential to maintain the correct state of the oral mucosa;

- vitamins - especially valuable for oral health are vitamins C, A and D - vitamin C ensures healthy gums, and vitamins A and D are responsible for maintaining healthy mouth and good condition of the mineral layer of teeth;

- minerals - to preserve the health of your teeth, it is essential to find a sufficient amount of calcium, phosphate and fluoride in the diet.

The WHO (World Health Organization) statistics indicate that by 2015 approximately 2.3 billion adults worldwide will be overweight, more than 700 million of those will be obese. Obesity and overweight contribute to the emergence of diabetes. People with diabetes are more susceptible to the infection and the development of inflammation of the mouth, damages heal slower and may exacerbate the negative impact of diabetes on the system.

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Diastema: sexy or embarrassing?

Diastema, the gap between top front teeth, is considered by some people as a source of social and sexual attractiveness, for others it is an obnoxious flaw, which they would get rid of once and for all as quickly as possible.

Research shows that 89 % of people with diastema would be happy to eliminate the awkward space between the teeth, and for the vast majority, its existence is a good reason to hide their smiles.

The fact that the diastema causes extreme emotions, in visible on forums among their participants: some complain, others comfort. Meanwhile overseas, the gaps between the teeth are more and more fashionable - the Americans are increasingly rejecting a perfectly beautiful smile that came from the talented hands of dentists, and returning to the natural and original appearance.

Your doctor should decide whether the gap between the teeth is a problem that must be eliminated.

- Small diastema, to 2 mm, is not so visible, but bigger ones are very noticable. Besides, a larger gap is often a problem for the patient, because it is usually accompanied by other defects.

Diastema, sometimes, should be treated not as evil, but rather as a favorable space for the development of the teeth. Dentists estimate that nearly 50% of children between six and eight years of age has a gap between their teeth. Experts point out that the parents of these children should enjoy it instead of being worried. It would be best, however, if the child's teeth were looked at by a dentist.

Permanent teeth are much larger than the milk ones and if you have a lot of space, they will for sure fit in the jaw. However, if the gap stays, and this happens in case of almost 6% of population, it may mean abnormal bone structure, overgrown tissue and other problems. 

You should start to worry about diastema when, except the large gaps between the teeth, there is also tendency to bite the lower lip, large tongue stuffing the teeth to the front, and other occlusal abnormalities - then orthodontic treatment may be required. 

There are a few possibilities to eliminate diastema:

- Cutting the upper lip frenulum - the treatment costs about 300 zł. Dentists perform the surgery after the appearance of canines in childhood, because then the best results can be obtained.

- Wearing braces

- Veneers - however, veneers are not good in patients with large or wide gaps - they cause additional expansion or enlargement of the teeth.

- Supplementing with composite filling - quickly removes diastema. 

Dentists in Poland definitely do not recommend the elimination of diastema with domestic methods - such as applying elastic band for hair on your teeth.

Your teeth suffer in the cinema

Chips, popcorn, sweets, jellies, fizzy drinks - such a diet dominated cinemas. The fact that it is not healthy for your teeth, is theoretically obvious, but as it turns out, many moviegoers do not see anything wrong with eating sweets and drinking carbonated drinks. Meanwhile, the bacteria, which convert sugar into acids harmful to the enamel, just waiting for so "valuable" menu. If it happens during a long film session, lasting even two hours, excellent conditions for the development of caries are created.

Statistics confirm that Poles love biting candies at the movies. According to the studies, 54 % of the Poles admit that they eat sweets in the cinema, as much as 87 % eat popcorn or potato chips, and a little more than 20 %  drink sweet drinks. Only 7 % of moviegoers focus exclusively on the film.

The most damaging type of the sweets are the hard candies and all the stretching sweets: jelly beans, fudge, toffee. The first ones, hit your teeth and can cause fracture of enamel. The next ones in turn stick to the tooth surface so successfully and for so long that the bacteria inhabiting the oral cavity can safely carry out the destruction of the enamel. Jellies represent a challenge for the entire stomatognathic system - eating a whole pack of sweets is a serious effort for muscles and temporomandibular joints.

Popcorn can also be dangerous. Hard popcorn shells often get between teeth, irritating the gums. This applies mostly to the back teeth. The hard piece of popcorn stuck between the teeth can cause not only a normal discomfort but also serious problems and infections and, consequently, the creation of a painful gumboil, if the stuck piece is not removed. Cinema is one of those places where the tooth decay is fed. Childer are especially vulnerable to the bad influence of the fashionable cinematic diet. They eat the biggest amounts of sweets and are the amateurs of the "junk" snacks.

How to ensure safety when riots broke out abroad

Travel agencies do not want to cancel trips and reimburse tourists' travelling expenses, when in the country of your destination political unrest erupted. Tourists, who in this case, resigns from the trip must go to court.

Canceled trips and early returns from the countries stricken with political and economic unrest, cause conflicts between tourists and travel organizers concerning bills and payments. Problems involve also the tourists' claims to insurance and the lack of proper security for the travellers in case of riots.

Before leaving

Each tourist should take care of his/her safety before leaving. First of all, you must determine whether, there is no ongoing unrest in the country of your destination. Such information can be found in the media, online, by reading the recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. When the Foreign Office warns against travelling to a country where the riots began, indicates the increased risk of crime, then many travel agencies suspend planned trips. In return for the already paid tour, they offer the trip in other time or different destination. Unfortunatelly, the announcement from the Foreign Office about the safety problems, does not give you any legal power to gain refund from a Travel Agency if you decide to cancel your trip.

Does the travel agancy have to propose other trip once the planned one is canceled?

In exchange for the canceled tour, the agency may propose to go to the same country at another time or to another country in the same or another time. The proposed trip should last as many days as the canceled one, and the tourist must have the same benefits and be accommodated at a hotel of the same standard and the number of stars.

When the visitor chooses a different trip, he/she is not entitled to additional compensation from the agency. In contrast, when the tourist refuses to go on the proposed trip and requests a refund, then the agency often makes various deductions. When the settlement of reimbursement is not suitable for the tourist, he/she may seek redress in court.

The tourist will not get a refund for the visa, which was paid for at the embassy of the country of the supposed destination. The Embassy charges a fee for a visa regardless of whether the tourists decided to go to the country.

Earlier return

When a tourist is already in the country of riots, the best beneficial option for her/him is when the travel agency offers the earlier return and organizes the transport. In such a case there are very often a dispute between the tourist and the agnet concerning the reimbursment of costs of the remaing part of the trip. The contract between the sides does not verify how the refund should look like in such a case. When the sides fail to reach agreement, the tourist has the right to go to court and thereby assert claims.

The tourist is in much worse situation, when the agency does not agree to the earlier return. It is also quite common that in such a case, the agency requires the torusits to sign a statement saying that they stay in the country on their own risk and they resign from any compensation. The tourist has a right to refuse to sign the statement and come back earlier. In such a case, he/she will have to pay on their own for the transport. Upon the return, however, he/she has the right to ask the office for reimbursement and compensation. The tourist must also pinpoint the damage he/she suffered. He/She has the right to demand compensation for the damage caused by earlier return.

Cosmetic dentistry in Poland

White and healthy - simply beautiful teeth. Who would not like to have a wonderful smile. However, not all of us were generously endowed by nature.

Happy smile is one of the most natural human instincts. No wonder that, we usually want our teeth to be the most beautiful - after all, is there anything more charming than a beautiful smile, that we can give to other people? But almost every one of us suffers from minor imperfections: gentle or slight discoloration of inequality. Often we try to hide them somehow, but usually it does not bring expected results. Modern dentistry can help us: In recent years, cosmetic dentistry is experiencing a real boom in Poland. A beautiful and healthy smile is just a very good showcase for all of us - sometimes it is very important for people who work in contact with other people every day. Currently, teeth whitening and straightening does not really impress us. More and more people are opting for more complex procedures such as veneers or ceramic titanium implants.

So if you dream of a smile, which will enchant your environment, think of your teeth color. Typically, large amounts of coffee and tea (and also cigarettes) lead to numerous stains very quickly. The best would be to go to the dentist, who would diagnose your case, remove the tartar and - depending on your needs - will offer the best method of whitening. On the market there are more and more methods of teeth whitening starting from strips and gels, through an overlay bleaching, up to specialized methods such as Brite Smile, Beyond or laser therapy. Sometimes, however, discoloration is so strong, that these methods do not produced the desired effect. In such situations, dentists recommend veneers, which are simply thin plates (made of porcelain or composite), mounted on the teeth. It should be remembered that this method is irreversible, since before the installation of most veneers in Poland, teeth need to be polished and ground to the desired shape.

The perfect smile is not only the color but also the shape. Uneven and crooked teeth very often (even if they are white), make us ashamed to smile broadly. So if your teeth are not perfectly equal, do not be afraid to wear braces. The dental offices offer not only standard fixed braces but also removable and invisible models. So, if you are ashamed to wear traditional braces, you have a wide range of invisible options to choose from. 

In addition to the bad distribution of teeth, there is also a common problem of uneven shape, which can be a consequence of fractures or other damages. In such a situation, to restore teeth to their glory, it is recommended to install a crown of the tooth and adjust the color to the color of our teeth. Similarly, when our concern are teeth cavities, we can fill them with a modern and attractive way with ceramic inlay or onlay contributions. A good solution is also the earlier mentioned veneers, which not only whiten your teeth, but also correct their shape.

    

Nothing, however, disfigures our smile like missing teeth. Modern dentistry offers include titanium implants, which not only perfectly mimic the natural dentition, but above all, allow patients to feel as if they were their own teeth. Implants in Poland fit exactly to the ground, so it is really a durable solution.

     

Regardless of the trends and styles, beautiful teeth are always in fashion. At the same time, they are our best mark, with which we are perceived as being attractive. Do not be afraid, therefore, and take care of your perfect smile, especially since today's cosmetic dentistry meets our expectations and provides numerous ways of fixing any imperfections.

Home methods of teeth whitening in Poland

Why do teeth turn yellow?

There are many reasons for yellow teeth, however, the most common and well proven are: smoking, and drinking the world's most famous drug, which is coffee. Studies show that frequent drinking of tea also may change the color of our teeth. Another factor that leads to yellowing of teeth is frequent use of antibiotics (tetracycline) in adolescence, and in spite of appearances, too frequent use of fluoride.

Nowadays, there are numerous advanced methods of teeth whitening in Poland in the dental office, where we have professional care and safe whitening effects provided, but the biggest drawback of these treatments is their very high cost (from a few hundred PLN to as much as 1.500 PLN). Many people are asking whether there are effective yet safe ways of teeth whitening at home. Yes there are, although not everyone is aware of the fact that many of these methods may harm our teeth. Let's enlist all the commonly used domestic methods and refer to their effects on our teeth.

Soda, salt, lemon and coal - the components available in every home

Probably many people who today are already elderly, used to whiten their teeth with baking soda. Soda has the effect of bleaching, although it is short-term and additionally it destroies tooth enamel. Decades ago, in fact there were no other methods, but at the moment instead of soda teeth whitening we should rather buy a toothpaste, which contains soda concentration, and at the same time it is much safer, and the whitening effect is the same.

Another danger caused by teeth whitening is using lemon juice and salt. Cleaning your teeth with salt will have no whitening effect and will only irritate your gums, and damage the enamel. The excess of acid contained in the so-called lemons may cause tooth erosion so the loss of hard tissue of teeth and their demineralization.

The last commonly used method of tooth whitening, which, like the other three, is not safe, is brushing your teeth with food coal. You have to know that despite the elaborate effects (gentle removing of sediment) this can seriously harm your teeth, because carbon just rubs enamel.

Widely available products

Both pharmacy and well-equipped shops have a variety of products that will help us to get snow white smile.

First of - toothpaste

On the market there are many toothpastes that will help restore the whiteness of our teeth and prevent the formation of sludge. These pastes usually contain fluorine oxide and abrasives, which typically cope with minor yellowish spots but never restore the snow white smile in case of heavily discolored teeth.

Whitening strips and gels

Whitening strips is a widely used product, but its composition contains a much lower concentration of active bleaching substances than those used in professional dental offices. The total duration of using whitening strips usually takes several days and the effects persist for several months. Individuals with sensitive teeth should consult the dentist before applying the treatment.

Whitening gels are recommended for people with mild discoloration of teeth, because their ability to bleach is usually 2-3 tones. The gel is usually applied 2-3 times a day and the whole treatment period does not exceed 14 days. The concentration of whitening substances contained in the gels, as in the case of whitening strips, is much lower than those used at the dentist's.

Note traps!

On the Internet, television or newspaper ads we often see "miraculous means" that whiten your teeth in a few days up to 8-10 tones. A kind of incentive to buy them is their incredibly low price, which makes these products often bought.

In 99% of these means simply do not work and, in addition, they lead to the ruin of tooth enamel and irritate gums, and therefore you should not expose the health of your teeth.

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Vacations in Poland

Poland is an ideal place to spend interesting holidays. The variety of attractions attracts travelers from different parts of the world. Here everyone will find something for themselves. Especifically for you, we present a list of the most interesting places to visit in Poland:

1. Bieszczady

A paradise for lovers of direct contact with nature, hiking and mountain lovers. In the privacy of those desolate mountains you can admire the beautiful landscapes and historic wooden churches as well as Orthodox churches. The rich flora and fauna attract visitors especially during the summer and autumn. In winter, Bieszczady are often visited by skiers.

2. Czestochowa

Czestochowa lies in the heart of the picturesque Polish Jura. It owes its fame above all the Pauline monastery and the Shrine of Our Lady of Jasna Gora, which is the main destination of pilgrimage and Marian devotion in Poland. Image of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa, Queen and Patroness announced by Polish King Jan Kazimierz in 1656, is attributed to many miracles.

3. Gdansk

Gdansk is visited by tourists, not only because of its coastal location, beautiful beaches, a healthy climate and the nearby tourist resort of Sopot. Noteworthy is the historic Old Town with the world's largest brick gothic temple. The present appearance reflects the complicated history of Gdansk. Over the centuries it has repeatedly passed from hand to hand, and the August 1980 of Gdansk is considered the beginning of the disintegration of the postwar order in Europe.

4. Krakow

The former Polish capital is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. In Krakow itself you will be enchanted by both the atmosphere of the city and historic architecture. You can see the medieval cathedral, a Renaissance castle, Baroque churches and Art Nouveau theater. However, Krakow is not just monuments and museums, but above all, a vibrant city, with numerous gardens, cafes, pubs, clubs and restaurants that fill up especially in the summer.

5. Malbork

The Teutonic Order was founded around 1190 years in Palestine, to promote the Christian faith among the infidels. In the fourteenth century, the Teutonic Knights, invited by Prince Konrad Mazowiecki on Polish soil, conquered the tribe of pagan Prussians and moved its headquarters from Venice to Malbork. Tracing the history of the Teutonic castle of Malbork is an impressive red brick, built on the banks of the Nogat in 1274. It is the largest preserved Gothic fortress in Europe.

6. Mazury

The picturesque region of 1000 lakes is a favorite destination for boaters, anglers, lovers of hiking and cycling and all those who appreciate peace. The historical past of this region is resembled by the castles in Reszel, Nidzica and Gizycko, the baroque church in Swieta Lipka and the seat of Hitler and World War II are located in the forests near Ketrzyn.

7. Oswiecim

This small town, better known under the name "Auschwitz", witnessed one of the greatest crimes in human history. During World War II a German concentration camp was located here, where about 1.5 million people were killed. The exhibition in the museum, founded in the former camp site infects visitors and forces us to reflect on the essence of humanity and dignity of the human individual.

8. Tatry

The Tatras are the highest mountains between the Alps and the Caucasus. Its eternal snow covered peaks and steep slopes, while picturesque valleys and numerous ponds determine the unique charm of this place. Skiing lovers are attracted by varied skiing downhills, and those who enjoy mountain hiking, the trails are available for a total length of approximately 250 kilometers. We also recommend visiting Zakopane and Podhale- the tourist capital, where the highlander's folklore is still alive.

9. Warszawa

After World War II the Polish capital was virtually entirely reconstructed. In the center of Warsaw, there is a number of skyscrapers and it's planned to build more, but still, in terms of architecture, the Palace of Culture and Science, a souvenir from Stalinist era, mainly attracts attention. In the metropolitan city, you can also take a journey into the past by visiting the Old Town, the Royal Route, the Chopin Museum, the old Jewish ghetto, and other historic palaces.

10. Wroclaw

Wroclaw Old Town is built on several islands, combined by more than a hundred bridges. The capital of Lower Silesia has a varied architecture, mainly in the Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau. At the current face of Wroclaw you can observe German, Czech and Austrian influences. After World War II the city was inhabited by Poles, mainly from Lvov and the Borderlands.

11. Wieliczka

The small town on the outskirts of Krakow, which has grown to become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe. There is the legendary salt mine (functioning from more than 700 years). Mystical maze with a unique 300-kilometer system of chambers and corridors is like a fairytale realm of pure salt. You can take the 2.5-hour trip during which you discover mysterious caves, salt lake and the beautiful Queen Kinga's chapel.

12. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

A place of numerous pilgrimages. It is especially close to the heart of Pope John Paul II, who was born in a close (just four kilometers away) Wadowice. Baroque Bernardine monastery in the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Way of the Cross) - alley Marian shrines and the station are on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.