Trigeminal neuralgia or tooth problem?

Trigeminal neuralgia: what are we talking about? The inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, better known as trigeminal neuralgia, is a painful and chronic syndrome. It affects a pair of nerves located in a symmetric way on the left side and right side of our head. The inflammation frequently affects the right side and female subjects over 50. In rare cases, the ...
wisdom teeth

Should wisdom teeth always be removed?

Wisdom teeth can be the cause of many disturbs. They can wedge in, get inflamed or not have enough space and cause pain in swallowing, alterations in diction and chewing. However, they should not always be removed... When and who to rely on to understand what to do? Wisdom teeth are actually a legacy of the past. Just think that ...

Mom I’m scared of the dentist! 1 visit recommendations

How can we calm our kids before a dental appointment or surgery? Most moms often need to manage their scared kids at the dental office and sometimes kids scream, do not want to sit down and won’t open their mouth… Doctor Pamela Parolin, specialized in Pediatric Orthodontics at the Centro Ortodontico Vicentino tells us why most of them are afraid ...
baby teeth control

Baby teeth: how to take care?

When and why should our kids' baby teeth be checked and treated if they end up losing them?  Parents often ask themselves a lot of question about baby teeth. That's why doctor Pamela Parolin, Pedodontist of the Centro Ortodontico Vicentino – Dentisti Vignato, answer our doubts. Actually also with baby teeth we must intervene because they need treatment in order to ...

Thumb sucking: help your children break the habit

Thumb sucking for very young children is a natural and spontaneous gesture and a way to get to know the world but, when it continues after the age of three, it becomes a bad habit which can lead to alterations in the teeth position and, in most severe cases, in the arch shape. So, when and how should we intervene ...
apparecchio per i denti

Orthodontic appliances? Mini guide to understand this “world”

My son needs the appliance! Many moms have found themselves in this situation and had to understand the various options proposed, often without knowing what the common word "appliance" exactly means. Here is a short summary to help us with our first approach with these orthodontic appliances, explained by Doctor Leonella Caliari, orthodontist specialized in Orthodontics at the Centro Ortodontico ...
trauma dentale

Dental accidents. What should we do in case of a dental trauma?

Dental accidents inside the mouth can often happen to kids who have just started walking or to very lively ones. Reason why it is important to keep calm and, when a kiss and some ice are not enough, a few notions on first aid become useful, so that we are able to block bleeding until we reach the hospital or ...

Children’s dentist answers parents’ questions

What is pedodontics? Pedodontics has to do with prevention, dental restoration of baby and permanent teeth and all oral surgery treatments in children. The service is carried out by Doctor Pamela Parolin who pays much attention to the psychological aspect of the child, thus enabling him/her to build a good relationship with the dentist and the orthodontic environment. A positive orthodontic ...

Doc Leo

ROOOAR ROOOAR is our magic word so be part of our herd! Hi! Give me your paw! My name is DOC LEO and I’m friends with all kids… especially those with very white teeth! I help Doctor Leonella and we will get you involved in some educational and fun activities which will teach you how to take care of your smile! I founded a ...