FAQ
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42 answers to what patients ask us most — from booking to prices and treatment.
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Insurance and payments
Which health insurers do you have contracts with?
Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa (VšZP), Dôvera and Union.
Is the preventive check-up free?
For patients insured with our contracted insurers, the preventive check-up is free of charge. A self-paying patient pays 15 €, or 10 € for children.
What is the difference between the price for an insured patient and a self-paying patient?
An insured patient is a patient insured with VšZP, Dôvera or Union. A self-paying patient is uninsured or insured with another insurer — they pay a higher amount because their insurer does not cover the treatment. For crowns and dentures, there is one price for everyone.
How much will my treatment cost?
Every case is different — the price depends on the material and on how much time the treatment takes. You’ll find guide prices in the price list; we’ll tell you the exact amount after a personal consultation.
Do I pay for anaesthesia?
Yes, anaesthesia is listed separately in the price list: surface 5 €, infiltration 10 €, intraligamentary 15 € and nerve block 20 €.
Do I pay anything extra when a tooth is taken out?
With an extraction, you pay extra for the anaesthesia, the periotome and care of the wound after the extraction (Gelatamp 20 €). The extraction itself costs 40 € for a single-rooted tooth and 50 € for a multi-rooted tooth.
How much does a consultation cost?
A consultation at the patient’s request (30 minutes, including an X-ray) costs 30 €. A prosthetic consultation with an X-ray costs 35 € and is deducted from the price of the work if you decide to go ahead with it.
Treatment and fillings
Will the treatment hurt?
Thanks to our experience and certifications, we can handle both routine and complicated cases painlessly. Depending on the procedure, we use surface, infiltration or nerve block anaesthesia.
What kinds of fillings do you do?
White (tooth-coloured) composite fillings, glass-ionomer fillings and amalgam. If a tooth is badly damaged, we can rebuild it freehand and reinforce it with glass fibres. Your dentist will recommend the right material.
Do you also treat tooth roots?
Yes. We treat root canals with modern rotary instruments. For an insured patient, treating one canal costs 40 €, and four canals 100 €.
What is fissure sealing?
We fill the pits and grooves on the chewing surfaces of the teeth with a thin layer of material, so that food doesn’t stay in them and decay doesn’t develop. It is mainly done for children and costs 10 € per tooth.
My teeth are sensitive near the gum line. Can anything be done?
Yes, we can treat sensitive tooth necks — it costs 2 € per surface. At your preventive check-up we’ll also advise you on the right way to clean your teeth.
Do you use a rubber dam?
Yes. A rubber dam is a thin rubber sheet that keeps the tooth being treated isolated from saliva. It is listed in the price list at 5 €.
Surgery and implants
Do you take out wisdom teeth?
Yes. Dr. Oravský holds a certificate in dentoalveolar surgery, so we handle simple and surgical extractions, wisdom teeth and complicated cases.
What is dentoalveolar surgery?
Surgery on the teeth and the surrounding bone — for example surgical extractions, wisdom teeth, apicoectomy (root-end resection) or placing implants. Dr. Oravský gained his certificate in it in 2020.
How much does a dental implant cost?
Placing an implant costs 500 €, the abutment 150 € and the healing cap 50 €. On top of that comes the crown, priced according to the material you choose. We’ll set the exact amount after a consultation.
What if I don’t have enough bone for an implant?
Bone can be built up with artificial bone (from 100 € per 0.5 g), and we also use PRF from your own blood to support healing. An examination and an X-ray will show whether you need this.
Can anything be done about a denture that won’t stay in place?
Yes. We place 2 or 3 small implants in the bone to hold the denture in place. You can take it out and wash it, but it won’t fall out on its own.
Do you also do apicoectomy (root-end resection)?
Yes. An apicoectomy costs 70–100 € for an insured patient, depending on how complex it is, and 150 € for a self-paying patient.
Crowns and dentures
What are your crowns and bridges made of?
Zirconia, E-max metal-free ceramic, metal-ceramic, and a standard veneered version. Prices range from 190 € (standard) to 400 € (E-max) per unit, including the dental laboratory work.
What is the difference between zirconia and E-max?
Zirconia is very strong and is suitable for bridges and back teeth too. E-max is a metal-free glass ceramic with a natural translucency, so it is often chosen for front teeth and veneers. Your dentist will advise which is better for you.
Do you do veneers?
Yes, metal-free E-max ceramic veneers. One veneer costs 400 €.
What kinds of dentures do you make?
Standard complete and partial dentures (120 €), premium dentures with a cast-metal framework or precision attachments, and implant-supported dentures.
Can you repair a broken denture?
Yes. Repairing a cracked or broken denture costs 20 €, and putting back a tooth that has come out costs 15 €. If the denture no longer fits well, relining can help (50 €).
Do you make protective mouthguards?
Yes, we can make you a protective mouthguard (splint) for 80 €.
Hygiene and whitening
What does dental hygiene (professional cleaning) include?
Removing tartar with ultrasound, polishing the teeth and treating the gums — 30 € for an insured patient, or 40 € with Air-Flow polishing. Fluoride treatment and instruction in the right cleaning technique are also part of the care.
What is Air-Flow polishing?
Cleaning the teeth with a fine powder and water under pressure. It removes plaque and stains — for example from coffee, tea or smoking — even from places a toothbrush can’t reach.
How do you whiten teeth, and how much does it cost?
In the clinic, using the Fläsh system. Whitening one dental arch (up to the premolars) costs 125 €, and both arches 250 €.
Can a single darkened tooth be whitened?
Yes. A dead tooth that has darkened can be bleached from the inside — internal bleaching costs 30 €.
X-rays
Can you take an X-ray even if I’m not registered with you?
Yes. We also take panoramic X-rays for patients who are not registered with us. We’ll send you the image by e-mail or burn it to a CD. You can book by phone or simply come in.
How much does a panoramic X-ray cost?
10 € for an insured patient, 20 € for a self-paying patient — including processing and the CD.
What is a panoramic X-ray (OPG) for?
A single image shows all your teeth, the roots and the jawbone. On it, the dentist can see, for example, hidden decay, inflammation around the roots or the position of wisdom teeth.
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