Bad breath, or halitosis, is a frequent reason for consultation, often experienced as a lasting social embarrassment and sometimes discovered by chance during a scaling appointment. Epidemiological studies estimate that around one person in four is affected by persistent halitosis at some point in their life, with a prevalence that rises with age. In the
Long regarded as a harmless “tic”, bruxism is now recognised as a frequent and potentially damaging disorder, affecting oral, joint and general health. Recent estimates put its worldwide prevalence at around 22% across all forms combined, with roughly 21% for sleep bruxism and 23% for awake bruxism. In children, the reported figures range from 14
Finding “the best dentist” is less a matter of league tables than a personal equation between clinical need, level of equipment and the trust built with the care team. In Geneva, where the provision of dental care remains one of the densest in Europe, this question arises for one patient in two at some point
The tongue is not merely an organ of taste. It is a powerful, constantly active muscle which, through its resting position and its movements during swallowing, exerts continuous pressure on the dental arches and the palate. In a growing child, this pressure literally shapes the form of the upper jaw, guides the eruption of the
The question comes up at every consultation: “At what age should orthodontics begin?” Many parents expect a precise figure, a single threshold beyond which braces ought to be fitted. The clinical reality is more nuanced. Orthodontics is not triggered at a precise age; it falls within therapeutic windows that follow the growth of the face
“My gums bleed a little when I brush my teeth, but that is normal.” This received idea is probably one of the most persistent in oral health, and one of the most damaging. Healthy gums do not bleed, neither when brushing, nor when flossing, nor when chewing. Bleeding is never trivial: it is the first
