Aspekt Tulastoman independent guide to dental health

An independent guide to oral health. This is not a dental clinic website, it does not book appointments and it does not replace an examination by a dentist. For severe pain, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, call 112 or 103 (in Russia; 112 also works across the EU).

an independent guide to dental health

Aspekt: a calm guide to teeth and gums

Teeth rarely start causing trouble out of nowhere. More often a problem builds up over months until a cold drink or blood on the toothbrush draws your attention to it. This guide explains what daily care involves, how sugar and snacking affect enamel, what to expect from a dental check-up and how to tell honest advice from an advertising promise. We do not treat or advise patients; we help you understand your own dentist better.

Healthy teeth are usually the result of dull daily habits, not one expensive product. Two minutes in the morning and two at night count for more than any jar with a grand name.

— Editor's note

Where to start

Daily care

How to brush, why fluoride toothpaste matters, what to use between your teeth and why you should not rinse hard after brushing.

Visiting a dentist

What to tell your dentist at a check-up, what to ask about a treatment plan and what you are entitled to know before you sign a consent form.

Children's teeth

When to take a child to the dentist for the first time, who brushes a toddler's teeth and why a sugary drink at bedtime does more harm than it seems.

Ads and miracle products

How to read "clinically proven" labels, which overnight whitening promises not to believe and how to discuss a new product with your dentist.

Guide sections

  • Topics

    A map of topics: teeth and enamel, gums, children's teeth and special situations, plus the article catalogue.

  • Prevention

    Home dental care step by step: brush, fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, sugar and tobacco.

  • Methods

    The kinds of dental care, how to discuss a treatment plan and which promises not to trust.

  • Research

    Types of studies and how to read "clinically proven" claims on dental-care packaging.

  • Ask your dentist

    Questions worth asking your dentist at a check-up, before treatment and afterwards.

  • Glossary

    Words from the dental surgery and paperwork: enamel, pulp, plaque, filling, treatment plan.

  • Sources

    What this guide is based on and what it deliberately does not do.

Check your dental care in five steps

  1. Fluoride toothpaste twice a day

    Think about whether you brush in the morning and before bed, and whether your toothpaste contains fluoride. Brushing takes about two minutes; afterwards you spit the toothpaste out and do not rinse hard, so the fluoride stays on your teeth longer.

  2. Between your teeth

    A toothbrush does not fully reach the narrow gaps between teeth. If you have never used floss or interdental brushes, ask your dentist what would suit you and ask them to show you the technique.

  3. Sugar and snacks

    What matters is not only how much sugar you eat but how often. Count how many times a day your teeth meet sugar: juice, biscuits, sweetened coffee, a sweet "on the go".

  4. Tobacco

    Smoking and other forms of tobacco raise the risk of gum disease and oral cancer. If you smoke, tell your dentist: it is an important part of the picture, not a reason for reproach.

  5. When to see a dentist

    Bleeding when brushing that does not go away, pain from cold or sweet foods, persistent bad breath, a loose tooth or spots on the enamel are all reasons to see a dentist without waiting for severe pain.

The essentials in brief

Is this a dental clinic website?

No. Aspekt is an independent guide. It has no surgeries, dentists or addresses, and it does not represent any clinic, neither the former one on this domain nor any other.

Can I book a dental appointment through this site?

No. The guide does not book appointments and does not pass your details to clinics. You can book directly with whichever clinic or practice you choose yourself.

Do you treat patients or give advice online?

No. We do not diagnose, assess photos of teeth or choose treatment. Decisions about treatment are made by a dentist after an in-person examination.

What should I do about acute toothache and swelling?

See a dentist as soon as possible and do not expect it to go away on its own. If facial swelling is getting worse or it becomes hard to breathe or swallow, call 112 or 103 in Russia, or your local emergency number elsewhere (112 across the EU).

About the project

This domain was previously used by a website belonging to another organisation, and unrelated advertising later appeared here. The current guide has nothing to do with that organisation or that advertising and does not restore their content.

Aspekt writes about dental and oral health for adults and parents: daily care, diet, visits to the dentist and how to assess bold promises. We take specific facts from the WHO, the FDI World Dental Federation and Russia's Federal Law No. 323-FZ, and we leave anything that depends on your own condition to your dentist.

  • Prevention

    Home dental care step by step: brush, fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth, sugar and tobacco.

  • Ask your dentist

    Questions worth asking your dentist at a check-up, before treatment and afterwards.

  • Sources

    What this guide is based on and what it deliberately does not do.

Sources

  • WHO — Global Oral Health Status Report (2022)
  • WHO — Guideline on sugars intake for adults and children
  • FDI World Dental Federation — patient information

Information is current as of the date prepared. Oral-care recommendations, the scope of dental care covered by Russia's compulsory medical insurance (OMS) and the rules for medical paperwork may change. Check the current documents and ask your dental clinic or insurer for details; arrangements differ in other countries.