Frequently Asked Questions

For dental prosthetics, statutory health insurance contributes fixed subsidies towards the standard level of care. The amount of your own contribution depends on the findings, the type of restoration you choose, your bonus booklet and any applicable hardship provisions.

At Dr. Pantas in Düsseldorf's Old Town, we explain the differences between the various laboratory and material options transparently in the treatment and cost plan. You will find further information on our service page on dental prosthetics or in a personal consultation.

Dental prosthetics do not have to be expensive. However, your own contribution always depends on the findings, the chosen restoration, your bonus booklet and the contribution made by your health insurance.

At Dr. Pantas in Düsseldorf's Old Town, we offer you various options for economically planned dental prosthetics. We are happy to inform you about the different models, the general conditions for dental prosthetics and the financing options.

Dental implants are a long-lasting solution for missing teeth and can also stabilise dentures. It is often assumed that a dental implant is very expensive. How much these implants actually cost, however, depends on their size and the materials they are made of. What matters is that an implant is a good alternative to a dental bridge, as the surrounding healthy teeth are not stressed or affected. The dental implants are anchored in the bone and matched to your other teeth. So if you have a missing tooth, you receive an implant that will later not be recognisable as an artificial tooth.

In a personal consultation, we will show you which implant restoration makes medical sense and how the expected patient contribution is made up. Statutory health insurers generally contribute through fixed subsidies towards dental prosthetics; we explain the rest transparently in the cost plan.

For many people, a visit to the dentist is associated with stress or even fear. The thought of pain or the sound of the drill puts many people off going to the dentist, so that check-ups and important procedures are neglected. Especially with root canal treatments or tooth extractions, the fear is often particularly high. That is why the dentist in Düsseldorf, Dr. Pantas, offers dental treatment under general anaesthesia.

General anaesthesia is a good alternative to local anaesthesia and can be used in certain cases. You will find a detailed list of the options on our service page, but we are also happy to inform you personally and advise you individually. Dental treatment under general anaesthesia is somewhat more expensive than treatment under local anaesthesia, as an anaesthetist must be present throughout the entire treatment. Your dentist in Düsseldorf will inform you personally about the exact costs. Dental treatment under general anaesthesia is certainly possible, for example, if wisdom teeth need to be extracted or if you have a fear of needles or a dental phobia.

Fear of the dentist can take various forms. Some people are afraid even of a routine check-up at the dentist, while others put off important procedures on their roots or wisdom teeth for far too long out of fear. Very many people in Germany suffer from fear of the dentist. So you are not alone!

Dr. Pantas, the dentist in Düsseldorf, specialises in anxious patients and takes care not only of your teeth but also of your dental anxiety. One thing you can do about dental anxiety is to actively relax. Dr. Pantas has himself researched that music has a particularly calming effect on anxious patients. Properly applied music can accompany you through all phases of treatment and reduce your fear of the dentist. Do not be ashamed of your dental anxiety — speak to us openly about it. We will find a solution and treat your teeth safely and reliably. In the case of a severe phobia, dental treatment under general anaesthesia can also be carried out. We are happy to provide further information on our service page or in a personal consultation.

Teeth can have quite different colours and, even with thorough dental care, may not be as brilliantly white as you would like. This can be due to genetics, age or other external factors such as smoking. Professional teeth whitening can help to achieve the desired result and make your teeth shine again.

At Dr. Pantas, the dentist in Düsseldorf, we offer professional power bleaching following a prior examination. For this, the teeth are thoroughly cleaned and the gums are covered with a protective barrier. A special bleaching gel is then applied to the prepared teeth. The specially developed bleaching lamp supports the treatment. Depending on the starting shade, a visible lightening can often be achieved after just one session. How much lighter the teeth become, however, always depends on your individual circumstances. You will find further information on teeth whitening on our service page or in a personal consultation.

Healthy teeth need a healthy tooth root in order not to become diseased. If toothache is caused by the root, this problem should be treated as quickly as possible, as the tooth may otherwise die. A root canal treatment is therefore mainly carried out to preserve the tooth and spare you further pain. Such endodontic treatment is often avoided by anxious patients too, because it is considered painful. In the past, tooth roots were treated by hand, which was sometimes very difficult and indeed associated with severe pain. At Dr. Pantas, the dentist in Düsseldorf, machine-assisted endodontics has been used for several years. This allows the root canal treatment to be carried out more gently and more precisely. Local anaesthetics are usually used against the pain.

With machine-assisted root canal treatment in Düsseldorf, the length of your root canals is measured with a special measuring device. Before the roots are treated, the caries on the tooth is removed. Using special dental instruments and precisely coordinated irrigation solutions, the bacteria responsible for the pain are then removed from the roots. After the treatment, the roots are sealed with a natural material. Overall, endodontic treatment at Dr. Pantas is very gentle and particularly thorough. This allows the tooth to be preserved in the long term, and the risk of a new infection of the root canals is less likely than with a manual root canal treatment.

If you are afraid of the dentist, the machine-assisted root canal treatment can also be carried out under general anaesthesia. In this case, additional costs apply for the anaesthesia and the anaesthetist, who must be present throughout the entire treatment. You can obtain further information in a personal consultation.

A good dentist in Düsseldorf should not only have a sound education and undertake regular further training, but should also be friendly and experienced in dealing with patients. A good dentist adapts to their patients and, above all, responds to their needs. Whether it is adapted opening hours, so that working people can also arrange an appointment outside their working hours, or trained handling of anxious patients — a good dental practice can be recognised by various factors.

At the dentist in Düsseldorf, Dr. Pantas, you can already book a suitable appointment online. You can select the type of treatment as well as the treating dentist. You will then be shown the available appointments in the coming week, which you can book straight away. Of course, you can also call or drop by in person. A good dentist, just like the entire practice team, should be friendly and modern in manner and work well together. Your data is treated discreetly, so that you are treated in a thoroughly pleasant atmosphere. In addition, a good dentist offers comprehensive advice, the necessary hygiene in the practice and thorough treatment of all dental problems. Your concerns are taken seriously and treated in a targeted manner.

Dr. Pantas also specialises in anxious patients and has researched the calming effect of music on fear of the dentist. At the dental practice in Düsseldorf, you can therefore feel in good hands at all times. We treat your teeth as if they were our own.

If you have a broken tooth, you should act quickly: keep the tooth fragment moist (ideally in a tooth rescue box, or failing that in a freezer bag with milk or saliva) and contact your dentist immediately. Dr. Pantas offers short-notice emergency appointments — call us directly on 0211 – 497 67 69. Cool the affected area from the outside to reduce swelling. The sooner you get to the practice, the better the chances of preserving the tooth.

If you have acute toothache, you should arrange an appointment with your dentist promptly to have the cause clarified. For short-term relief, you can cool the affected area from the outside and take over-the-counter painkillers. Avoid hot, cold or sweet foods and drinks. At Dr. Pantas in Düsseldorf, we try to treat patients in pain on the same day. Give us a call — we will help you quickly and reliably.

Please bring your health insurance card to your first appointment at Dr. Pantas. Any existing medical records, recent X-rays and your health insurer's bonus booklet are also helpful. If you have allergies or take medication regularly, please let us know. After a thorough examination, we will discuss your wishes together and draw up an individual treatment plan. You can conveniently book your first appointment online.

Yes, at the Dr. Pantas dental practice in Düsseldorf you can pay by debit card and credit card. For more extensive treatments such as dental implants, Invisalign or veneers, we also offer flexible payment by instalments. We provide you with a transparent cost estimate in advance, so that you know exactly what costs to expect.

Thanks to well-thought-out appointment scheduling, we keep waiting times at our dental practice in Düsseldorf as short as possible. Should a delay occur — for example due to an emergency — we will inform you in good time. Tip: book your appointment online via Dr. Flex and choose a time slot that suits you.

Dental implants can last for many years with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups. The titanium implant post fuses firmly with the jawbone. The prosthetic restoration attached to it (crown, bridge) generally lasts 15 to 20 years. Regular professional teeth cleaning and check-up visits at Dr. Pantas help to support the lifespan of your implant.