Clínica Prof. Machado Capelas – Medicina Dentária

Nutrition and Oral Health: Which Nutrients Are Most Important

For most of our patients, it’s no longer news that maintaining healthy eating habits brings many benefits to oral health. Just as the regular consumption of sugary foods and drinks greatly influences the development of cavities, there are many foods that are beneficial for teeth and gums.

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Wisdom Teeth: Everything You Need to Know!

Frequently Asked Questions | Wisdom Teeth Queries What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third and final molars to erupt in the dental arch, typically appearing between the ages of 17 and 25.

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Pregnant Women and Oral Health – Myths and Truths

During pregnancy, a woman needs to pay attention to her health and that of the baby. Besides obstetric medical care and routine exams, it is essential to have regular visits to the dentist. Here are some myths and truths about oral health during pregnancy: Does pregnancy weaken the teeth?

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Invisible Orthodontics

For those who wish their orthodontic treatment to go completely unnoticed by others, the solution is Invisible Orthodontics. Nowadays, Invisible Orthodontics is mainly carried out using two techniques: Lingual Orthodontics and Orthodontics with clear aligners.

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All-on-4® Technique

This technique is used for the complete replacement of teeth in one dental arch, where four dental implants are strategically placed in the jaw to avoid anatomical obstacles such as the maxillary sinus in the upper arch and the inferior alveolar nerve in the lower arch.

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3D Radiology

What is 3D Dental Radiology and how does it work? When we talk about 3D dental radiology, we are referring to the use of a new tomographic technology specifically designed for dentistry – Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT).

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GBT – Guided Biofilm Therapy

Guided Biofilm Therapy is an innovative method in terms of professional dental cleaning solutions, which is part of a comprehensive prevention concept – aimed at preserving patients' oral health – and making them feel good.

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What is the right age for the first visit to the Dentist?

Ensuring good oral health for little ones is a concern that raises many questions for parents, especially regarding the right time to take their children to their first dental appointment. The truth is that after the eruption of the first baby teeth, the first complications may begin to appear.

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Renovated facilities and an expanded team

A clínica Prof. Machado Capelas acaba de inaugurar o seu novo espaço, totalmente remodelado, com a mesma localização de sempre, no centro do Porto. A nova clínica dispõe de uma equipa multidisciplinar, dedicada a cada uma das áreas da Medicina Dentária, e um espaço renovado, com equipamento e tecnologia de última geração

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