Articles for patients

What a treatment involves, how long it takes, what it costs and how to prepare. Written by the clinic's doctors, in plain language.

The Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest

1 October 2026 · 5 min read

English-speaking dentist in Bucharest: a guide for patients from abroad

For foreigners living in Bucharest and for those coming from another country: which languages we speak, how to prepare your visit from a distance, how many visits each treatment needs and what it costs.

Model of a dental implant with a crown placed between two teeth

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Dental implants: what they cost, how the treatment works and how long it takes

What an implant is, why a missing tooth is worth replacing, the stages of treatment, what a complete implant really costs in Bucharest and how you recover after the procedure.

Dentist holding a full denture in one hand

24 September 2026 · 5 min read

Dentures or fixed teeth on implants: how to choose

The types of dentures, from Kemeny and cobalt-chrome partials to full dentures, how to get used to them and look after them, who can have fixed teeth on implants, how long it takes and what it costs.

Smiling patient looking at her white teeth in a hand mirror while sitting in the dental chair

21 September 2026 · 4 min read

Teeth whitening: in the clinic, with a laser or at home? How to choose

The differences between in-clinic, laser and at-home whitening, what results you can expect, how long they last, who shouldn't whiten their teeth and what it costs.

Ceramic dental bridge on a glossy surface with a tooth model behind it

17 September 2026 · 5 min read

Dental bridge or implant: which to choose when you're missing a tooth

How a bridge works and how an implant works, what each means for the neighbouring teeth and the bone, when a bridge is the right choice and roughly what each option costs.

Dentist wearing magnifying loupes and protective glasses during treatment

14 September 2026 · 4 min read

Laser treatment for cavities: no drill and, most of the time, no injection

How the Er:YAG laser treats cavities, how it differs from the drill, why fillings last longer, what it costs and who it is the best choice for.

Dentist showing a clear dental night guard in a gloved hand

10 September 2026 · 4 min read

Bruxism (teeth grinding): signs, causes and the night guard that protects your teeth

What bruxism is, how to tell if you clench or grind your teeth, why it happens, what it means for your teeth, how a custom-made night guard protects them and what is different in children.

Two toothbrushes and a heart of toothpaste for daily gum care

7 September 2026 · 4 min read

Gum disease (periodontitis): early signs, causes and laser treatment

Do your gums bleed when you brush? It could be gingivitis or the start of gum disease. How to recognise it, why it happens, how it is treated with a laser and how to keep your teeth.

Dentist examining dental X-rays on a light box

3 September 2026 · 5 min read

Root canal treatment: when you need it, how it works and what it costs

What having a tooth's nerve removed means, when it can no longer be avoided, how endodontic treatment with rotary instruments and the laser works, what pain is normal afterwards and what it costs for a molar.

Smiling patient in the dental chair talking with the dentist before a professional teeth cleaning

31 August 2026 · 4 min read

Dental scaling: why it matters, how often you need it and what a professional cleaning includes

Tartar can't be removed with a toothbrush. What happens if you leave it, what a full professional cleaning involves, how often you need one and what it costs.

Plaster models of the dental arches used to make crowns

27 August 2026 · 5 min read

Dental crowns: which material to choose, how they are fitted and what they cost

When you need a dental crown, how porcelain-fused-to-metal, zirconia and ceramic crowns differ, what suits front and back teeth, how the treatment works and what it costs.

Dental shade guide used to choose the colour of veneers

24 August 2026 · 4 min read

Dental veneers: who they suit, how they are fitted and how long they last

Veneers correct the colour, shape and small flaws of the front teeth, without braces. Who they suit, ceramic or composite, the steps, prices and aftercare.

Man looking at an X-ray of his teeth

20 August 2026 · 4 min read

Dental abscess and swollen gum: what to do and how it's treated

How to recognise a dental abscess, what helps until your appointment and what not to do, when antibiotics are needed, which signs mean an emergency and how it is treated at the clinic.

Clear aligners for straightening teeth held in the palms

17 August 2026 · 4 min read

Fixed braces or clear aligners: how to choose

Metal, ceramic, sapphire or Spark aligners? The differences in appearance, comfort, treatment time and price, explained by an orthodontist, plus what happens after treatment.

Smiling girl holding a removable orthodontic appliance and its case

13 August 2026 · 5 min read

Crooked teeth in children: when to see an orthodontist and which appliances help

The signs that call for an orthodontic check-up, why treatment started at the right time guides jaw growth, what each brace or appliance for children does, what it costs and how you can help at home.

Dentist reviewing a panoramic X-ray of the teeth and jaws on a monitor

10 August 2026 · 4 min read

Wisdom tooth extraction: when it's needed and how to recover faster

Not every wisdom tooth has to come out. The signs that mean it should, how laser-assisted extraction works, what it costs and what to do in the first days afterwards.

Relaxed patient lying back in the dental chair

6 August 2026 · 4 min read

Fear of the dentist: where it comes from and how to overcome it, step by step

Where fear of the dentist comes from, why putting off the dentist leads to bigger treatment, simple steps that help, what we do to keep your visit calm and how to talk to a child who is scared.

Little girl and dentist smiling and giving a thumbs up in the dental office

3 August 2026 · 4 min read

Your child's first visit to the dentist: how to prepare so they aren't scared

When to bring your child for the first time, what happens at the get-to-know visit, how to talk about the dentist at home and which prevention really works for baby teeth.

Smiling woman eating a cold fruit dessert

30 July 2026 · 4 min read

Tooth sensitivity: why it happens, when it goes away and what helps

Why teeth react to cold or sweet things, what sensitivity is normal after a scale and polish, a filling or whitening, when it becomes a warning sign and what helps, at home and at the clinic.

Woman holding her hand to her cheek because of toothache

27 July 2026 · 4 min read

Toothache: what you can do at home and when it's an emergency

The most common causes of toothache, what really helps until you see a dentist, what not to do and the warning signs that can't wait.

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