General dentist consultation

Consultation with a dentist is an important part of maintaining oral health. Regular visits to a specialist help prevent the development of diseases and keep teeth healthy for many years.

How to make an appointment with a dentist-therapist in Minsk?

There are several convenient ways to make an appointment with a dentist-therapist in Minsk:

• Book an online or in-person consultation on the SHEDO dental clinic website: using a special form, you can attach a photo, describe the problem, and leave your contact details.
• By phone at the SHEDO dental clinic: calling the clinic's contact center allows you to quickly make an appointment, check availability, and ask questions about your upcoming visit.
• In person at the SHEDO dental clinic: visiting the clinic to make an appointment may be convenient if the patient prefers to discuss all the details with the administrator in person.

When should you see a dentist?

Therapeutic dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and gums. It is recommended to consult a dentist-therapist in the following cases:

• Preventive check-ups: regular visits to a dentist are recommended for the prevention of oral diseases. Annual check-ups help identify problems at an early stage, preventing them from developing and reducing treatment costs.
• Toothache: acute or chronic pain in the teeth is the main sign that you need to see a dentist. It can be caused by tooth decay, pulpitis, periodontitis, or other diseases that require urgent treatment.
• Caries: the appearance of carious lesions on teeth requires immediate treatment to prevent further destruction of dental tissue.
• Gum inflammation: Symptoms such as bleeding gums, swelling, or redness indicate gingivitis or periodontitis, which require treatment by a dentist.
• Tooth sensitivity: increased sensitivity to hot or cold may be a sign of enamel thinning, exposed tooth necks, or other problems requiring intervention.
• Plaque and tartar: the accumulation of plaque and tartar leads to the development of caries and inflammatory processes. A dentist-therapist will perform professional cleaning and give recommendations on oral care.
• Fillings or restorations: if an old filling has fallen out or started to break down, you need to visit the dentist to have it replaced.
• Tooth discoloration: The appearance of stains or discoloration on teeth can be a sign of various diseases or external factors and requires evaluation and treatment by a specialist.
• Preventive oral hygiene every 6 months after implantation and prosthetics on implants, with/without removal of structures on implants, with follow-up X-ray examination and selection of additional oral hygiene products.
• Preventive hygiene after crown and veneer prosthetics with mandatory X-ray monitoring and selection of additional oral hygiene products.

How is the cost of a consultation with a dentist-therapist determined?

The cost of a consultation with a dentist depends on a number of factors:

1. Specialist qualifications: Consultation with an experienced and highly qualified doctor may cost more. Specialists with a higher level of training and practical experience offer better quality service.
2. Scope and complexity of diagnosis: in some cases, additional tests such as X-rays or CT scans are required for an accurate diagnosis, which increases the overall cost of the consultation.
3. Range of services: the cost of the consultation may include not only examination and diagnosis, but also the development of a treatment plan, consultations with related specialists, and recommendations for oral care.