The following statement might be a bit controversial, but did you know that the worst enemy of your teeth might not be sugar, but the Dentist? Or rather, a Bad Dentist? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nowadays, most of the complex treatments we perform are retreatment, meaning redoing treatments that were not well executed the first time, and often not even the second or third time. On the other hand, we also frequently need to replace missing teeth with implants that were extracted when they were still treatable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To explain why this is the reality, I will talk about what a Good Dentist needs to perform dental treatments with quality and durability: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) Experience and Continuous Training<\/strong> \u2013 just as someone who has just got their driving license isn't as comfortable driving as someone who has been driving for 10 or 15 years, the same applies to Dentists. Besides clinical experience, essential for detecting and being able to resolve problems more quickly and effectively, it is fundamental that a specialised Dentist is in constant training, in order to keep up with the dizzying evolution in scientific knowledge, techniques, materials and equipment that is currently happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Materials and Equipment<\/strong> \u2013 there are many on the market, of good or bad quality, more expensive or cheaper, with proven results or not. Normally the patient doesn't realise at the time if the material used in their treatment is of better or worse quality, but there are indications that can lead to this conclusion. The most obvious is the cost of the treatment. If in one clinic the same treatment costs half as much as in another, there must be some difference, right? The equipment available is also very important, after all, no matter how good the cook is, you can't make omelettes without eggs... <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3) Consultation time<\/strong> \u2013 the mouth is a very difficult place to work, believe me! Now imagine working in a complicated place, without all the ideal resources at your disposal, and on top of that having to work quickly, as the waiting room is full of people and the schedule is overbooked, according to the philosophy of this Clinic. As the popular saying goes: \u201cHaste makes waste!\u201d. 45 minutes between one consultation and another is the minimum time for a quality consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4) Multidisciplinary Team<\/strong> The evolution of Dental Medicine has been such that nowadays it is practically impossible for a Dentist to be very good at carrying out all types of treatments. Sub-specialisation in different areas is a reality that is here to stay and benefits patients. Can a Dermatologist treat a heart condition? They might be able to, but it's not the same as being a responsible Cardiologist. The Dental Assistant also has a fundamental role here; it is currently unthinkable for a Dentist to work alone. That extra pair of hands represents indispensable assistance for efficient and long-lasting treatments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n