Tips · Ganshoren
Advice from our dentists
Clear answers to the questions patients ask us most often, written by the team at Maison du Sourire in Ganshoren. This advice does not replace a consultation. If you are in pain, call the practice: we assess your situation and do our utmost to see you the same day.
Severe toothache at night: what to do while you wait for the dentist
Severe toothache is most often caused by inflammation or infection of the nerve inside the tooth. While you wait for your appointment, a few simple…
Find out more →EmergencyBroken, cracked or knocked-out tooth: what to do
After a fall or a knock, the first few minutes count, especially if a permanent tooth has been knocked out. Here is what to do depending on the…
Find out more →ChildrenAt what age should your child first see the dentist?
The first appointment can take place as soon as the first teeth appear, and at the latest around the age of 2 or 3. The earlier the visit, the easier…
Find out more →ReimbursementGoing to the dentist in Belgium: how to get better reimbursement
The most important rule is simple: go to the dentist at least once a year. Since INAMI/RIZIV (Belgian national health insurance) introduced the oral…
Find out more →ReplacementImplant or bridge: how to choose when replacing a tooth
To replace a missing tooth, the two fixed solutions are an implant and a bridge. An implant replaces the root without touching the neighbouring…
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