Your own dentist – the best expert of your oral care

Dental check-up - the foundation of oral health

Oral health relies on regular dental check-ups. If it has been a while since your last dental visit, feel free to book an appointment at Hammas Mehiläinen! We will review your situation and work with you to develop an individualised treatment plan to help you prevent oral illness.

Regular dental check-ups are the foundation of oral health. When your dentist detectcs incipient problems early, they can be corrected more easily, quickly and cheaply.

A healthy mouth also protects your heart and influences the balance of care for diabetes, rheumatism, and many other diseases.

A dental check-up in Mehiläinen goes like this:

• Your dentist will assess the general health of your mouth.
• You will get important information about the condition of your teeth, gums and oral mucosa, your bite and the function of your temporomandibular joints.
• If necessary, we will use dental X-rays to find hidden cavities and infections.
• Based on the dental check-up, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is right for you and your budget.
• Further treatment is always possible at the familiar and safe Hammas Mehiläinen.
• When your mouth is in good health, you will be fine with the self-care advice of your dentist until your next check-up.
• We will invite you to a dental check-up when the time comes.

When should I see a dentist right away?

We are always here to help you in case of sudden problems with your mouth and teeth. In Helsinki and Turku, an on-call dentist (Ohjaus?) helps with acute problems, and elsewhere you can usually get to our clinic quickly.

Book an appointment without delay if:

• you have a toothache
• you feel a stabbing pain in your teeth
• have bleeding or pain in the gums
• a tooth is wobbling or is loosened
• a single tooth is darkened
• you have occlusal problems, such as jaw popping or pain in the facial area
• you have accidentally injured your mouth

Dentist – fear or anxiety as an obstacle?

Are you nervous about fixing your teeth, doing any other procedure, or going to the dentist in the first place?

Hammas Mehiläinen's dentists understand that seeing a dentist can be frightening. Our competent and friendly dentists will also take care of good pain relief throughout the procedure.

You can also choose a dentist who knows dental fear, with whom you can find ways to carry out dental care regardless of your fear. Alternatives can be found from relaxation methods to dental treatment under general anaesthesia.

You can make an appointment by phone 010 273 8000 (0,0835 €/call + 0,1669 €/min), so that we can choose a suitable dentist who is familiar with patients with dental fear.

The expert consulted for the article was Mehiläinen’s Chief Dental Officer Erkki Virta.

Dentist – wondering about the price?

We won't surprise you - your dentist will be able to give you an estimate of the cost of the treatment you need at the first visit, and you have the flexibility of a range of payment options. You can pay for your dental treatment by invoice or by instalment, for example.