Conservative dentistry in Barcelona
We detect cavities while they are still small and treat them in a minimally invasive way, often without anaesthetic and preserving as much healthy tooth as possible. And we help you stop them coming back.
Early diagnosis
Cavities usually start in hidden areas the toothbrush can’t reach, and at first they cause no symptoms. Detecting them early means treatment that is more comfortable, longer-lasting and more affordable.
Why treat them early
Teeth don’t regenerate: every bit of progress a cavity makes can’t be undone. That’s why getting there first matters so much.
An early cavity can be fixed in a few minutes, often without anaesthetic or any discomfort, leaving plenty of healthy tooth.
We rebuild in layers with the latest aesthetic composites, bonded to the tooth. The result is almost imperceptible.
We have fillings placed in 1997 that are still as good as new 18 years later. Technique and materials make all the difference.
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment
We combine a good prevention plan with technology to detect and treat cavities while they are still small.
At every check-up we go over how you look after your teeth, clean them, remineralise them and check that no new cavities have appeared.
With Diagnodent, NIRI (near-infrared) technology, digital X-rays and the microscope we find early and hidden lesions, and know how active they are.
Small cavities are removed with air abrasion, without the noise or vibration of the drill. Larger ones, with layered composite fillings.
Step by step
A full check-up, a thorough clean and a plan to keep cavities from coming back.
We examine your teeth and gums, take any X-rays needed and use Diagnodent to find hidden cavities.
We remove plaque and tartar with a professional clean and strengthen the enamel.
If there is a cavity, we treat it while it is still small: quicker, more comfortable and preserving more healthy tooth.
We explain how to brush, which mouthwash to use and how often to come back. With good maintenance, new cavities are very unlikely.
Real cases
Real cases from the clinic. Slide to compare.
After
BeforeReplaced with a layered composite filling
After
BeforeReplaced with a long-lasting layered restoration
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BeforeThe same filling, photographed 18 years later
«Empecé a ir hace 3 años porque tenía una muela muy destrozada y llevaba un año aguantando muchísimo dolor, me lo arreglaron super rápido! Desde entonces me he puesto la boca a punto ya que tenía varios empastes por hacer y me hago limpiezas dentales muy a menudo!»
«He llegado que tenía unos dientes realmente impresentables y con mucho temor del dentista. […] Ahora acudo para hacer la limpieza cada seis meses. Por absurdo que lo parezca, es un placer volver a visitarlos.»
«Extraordinarios profesionales de trato cordial y absoluta confianza. Son nuestros dentistas e higienistas desde hace más de 7 años; y nos han demostrado en todas las ocasiones su buen hacer.»
«La higienista Raquel, que fue la que me hizo todo el tratamiento de encías a lo largo de mucho tiempo, es de lo mejor que he visto nunca en profesionalidad, trato y confianza.»
«La meva experiència amb la Clínica dental ha estat sempre molt positiva. No només parlo de les qüestions merament de salut i neteja dentals i el seu manteniment, sinò també del tracte personal, impecable i afectuós.»
«La mejor clínica odontologica de Barcelona. Tienen un servicio integral que cubre todas las necesidades. En nuestro caso vamos toda la familia, y desde la ortodoncia de los niños, hasta las extracciones, tratamiento periodontal, limpiezas, etc.»
Your first visit
This is not a quick check-up. For 45 minutes, a dentist and their assistant study the health, function and aesthetics of your mouth in depth, using all our diagnostic technology. You leave knowing exactly what you have, what your options are and how much it costs — all explained in English.
We start by understanding what concerns you and what brought you to the clinic.
Decay, wear, gums, soft tissue, jaw joint, chewing muscles, breathing and hydration, with an intraoral camera.
Professional clinical photography, 3D intraoral scan, X-ray and infrared decay detection.
You go through the analysis with the dentist, see similar cases and, where relevant, a digital simulation of your treatment.
Includes
Frequently asked questions
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It is damage to the tooth caused by the acids that mouth bacteria release when they feed on sugars. These acids dissolve the enamel and dentine and, since teeth don’t regenerate, every bit of progress can’t be undone.
At first, none. When it reaches the dentine you may feel sensitivity to sweet things, cold or heat, and if it gets close to the nerve it can hurt. That’s why it is so important to detect it at check-ups.
An early cavity is treated in a few minutes, often without anaesthetic or any discomfort. When anaesthetic is needed, we first apply a numbing gel so you don’t feel the injection.
It is a laser cavity-detection system: a light shines on the tooth and measures the fluorescence of the tissue. It is quick, you feel nothing, and it tells us whether there are hidden cavities and how active they are.
Brush your teeth three times a day, use disinfecting and remineralising mouthwashes, avoid snacking on sugary or acidic food or drinks between meals and don’t skip your check-ups.
It depends on your risk of cavities and the state of your gums. At your first visit we recommend the right frequency for you; many patients come every six months.
When it is done well, many years: we have fillings from 1997 that are still in perfect condition 18 years later. Good technique, the right materials and bonding make the difference.
Yes. White or brown spots caused by excess fluoride or enamel defects can be removed or disguised with Icon or Opalustre, in a single session, without anaesthetic and without drilling the tooth.
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