Hikari Dental Clinic
About
Hikari Dental Clinic in Tarui-cho, Fuwa-gun, Gifu Prefecture is a dental clinic focusing on preventive maintenance. The director holds a periodontal specialist qualification from the Japanese Society of Periodontology and specializes in treating periodontal disease, the main cause of tooth loss. A female dentist is also on staff, specializing in pediatric and aesthetic treatments. The clinic adopts a prevention-oriented treatment system and is equipped with private treatment rooms that respect privacy. Infection prevention measures through disinfection and sterilization are thoroughly implemented. With a barrier-free design and shoe-in system that eliminates the need to change into slippers, the clinic provides an accessible environment for everyone. Parking is available, and credit cards and electronic payments are accepted. Consultations in English are also available. Business hours are from 9:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, closed on Thursdays, Sundays, and holidays. During the initial visit, the dentist inquires about your oral condition and daily lifestyle habits, then performs intraoral photography, X-ray imaging, cavity and periodontal disease examinations, and saliva tests. Since bacteria in periodontal pockets tend to return within 3-4 months after treatment, regular checkups are necessary. Cavities are diseases where teeth are dissolved by acid produced when oral bacteria break down sugar. While early cavities can be treated without drilling, as there are almost no subjective symptoms, early detection and treatment through regular examinations are important.
