The Soul Dental Studio journal
Calm explanations from our dentists: what is happening to the tooth, what the treatment options are and what the price depends on. Read before your visit — there will be fewer questions in the surgery, and less worry.
The denture benefit: 260 € every three years
A separate benefit for prosthetics — up to 260 € over three years. It does not reduce the annual treatment benefit. We explain who is entitled and how the period is counted.
Albert Baranov, Implant surgeon 
Dental care for children under 19: what the state pays for
Treatment for children under 19 is paid for by Tervisekassa if the clinic holds the relevant contract. What the programme covers, when orthodontics is paid for and when to bring a child for the first time.
Elizaveta Ivanova, Dentist 
What the cost of treatment is made of, and how to read a treatment plan
An exact figure is hard to give before an examination: it depends on the extent of treatment, the materials and any additional procedures. We explain what makes up the bill and how to read a plan.
Ksenia Torbek, Implant surgeon 
Acute toothache, what to do before your appointment
What you can do before your appointment, what is better avoided and in which cases you need help straight away.
Albert Baranov, Implant surgeon 
Bleeding gums: why this is not normal
Blood when brushing is a common sign of inflamed gums. At an early stage it is reversible: professional hygiene and the right care at home restore the gums to health.
Natalja Matveeva, Dentist 
Tartar and professional cleaning: how often you need it
Plaque and tartar build up unnoticed and keep the gums inflamed. How professional hygiene is done and how often you personally need it.
Natalja Matveeva, Dentist 
Wisdom teeth: take them out or leave them
Not every wisdom tooth needs taking out. When removal is justified, when the tooth can stay and how the dentist makes the decision.
Albert Baranov, Implant surgeon 
Brush, floss, water flosser: what you actually need
There are plenty of tools, but you don't need them all at once. What the brush does, what floss and interdental brushes do, why fluoride is in toothpaste and which mistakes are the most common.
Anna Jakovleva, Dentist 
Implants: stages, timescales and what the cost depends on
Implant treatment goes through several stages — from diagnostics to the crown. The timescale and the cost depend on the clinical situation, the state of the bone and gum and whether additional procedures are needed.
Ksenia Torbek, Implant surgeon No articles in this section yet — we'll add them soon.
In brief: what people ask most often
Answers in two or three sentences — no long read required.
Yes. Dental treatment can be carried out during pregnancy when it is needed, and infection or inflammation should not be left untreated. Planned procedures are often easier in the second trimester, while in an acute situation help is given whatever the stage. Do tell your dentist that you are pregnant and how far along.
Ksenia Torbek, Implant surgeon With proper care and regular check-ups an implant can last for decades. The lifespan of the crown depends on the load, the material, the state of your bite and your hygiene — in time it may need replacing.
Ksenia Torbek, Implant surgeon Gums that bleed regularly are a reason to pay attention to them. Most often it comes from inflammation caused by a build-up of plaque. At an early stage professional hygiene and the right care at home restore the gums to health.
Ksenia Torbek, Implant surgeon This may be bruxism, which over time wears the teeth down and puts extra load on restorations. A custom night guard protects your teeth and restorations from that excess load.
Ksenia Torbek, Implant surgeon