General Dentistry in Mooca, São Paulo

General dentistry is the starting point for oral care: assessment, diagnosis, prevention and routine procedures, plus coordinating more specific treatments. It's recommended for check-ups, specific concerns, cosmetic planning or getting back on track with your dental care. The visit includes a conversation, a clinical exam and a clear treatment plan, with long-term care based on oral hygiene and regular check-ups, in line with the rules of Brazil's Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO) and CRO-SP.

How often you need check-ups is individual and depends on your oral health and habits; it's decided at your visit.

A general dentistry assessment is the right place to start: no judgment, and a plan built around your pace and priorities.

Yes. Use the "Book" button on the website or on Dr. Cléo Salustiano's Google profile to see open times and book an assessment yourself, any time of day or night, with no need to call or wait for a reply. If you'd like to ask questions first, WhatsApp is always available.

Routine procedures can be done as part of general dentistry; more specific cases are planned in stages, always explained clearly.

The visit includes a conversation about your concerns and health history, an exam of your teeth, gums and bite, and X-rays when needed. Then the dentist explains what was found, what the priorities are, and puts together a treatment plan with the steps in order.

Some of the most common are fillings for cavities, replacing old fillings, cleanings and oral hygiene guidance, treatment for sensitive teeth, small repairs to chipped or broken teeth, bite adjustments and regular check-ups. When your case calls for it, the plan includes other treatments such as a root canal, gum treatment or an implant.

Yes. These are common situations in general dentistry: the tooth is examined, the missing part is rebuilt, usually with composite resin, and the dentist checks for anything underneath, such as a cavity or a crack. If there's severe pain, swelling or the tooth is loose, you should be seen the same day.

Not always, but often yes. X-rays show cavities between teeth and under fillings, the bone around the roots and the position of teeth such as wisdom teeth, which a visual exam can't show. The dentist will tell you which images you need.

Yes. Toothache, a broken tooth, a lost filling or crown and swollen gums are seen as urgent cases, by appointment. Facial swelling with fever, or trouble swallowing or breathing, needs a hospital emergency room first.

After the exam, treatments are organized by priority: first anything causing pain or infection, then gum health and cavities, then function and, finally, cosmetic work. The plan is explained step by step, with an estimated number of visits, before anything starts.

For most people, every six months to a year, depending on the risk of cavities and gum problems. People with veneers, implants, braces or a history of gum disease usually need more frequent check-ups. The dentist will set the right interval for you.

The visit starts with a conversation, and no procedure is required at the first appointment. Each step is explained before it happens, and you can ask for a break at any time. For anxious patients, shorter visits and a plan made at your own pace often help a lot.

Yes. Sensitivity has several possible causes, such as wear, receding gums, a cavity or a crack, and a general dentistry visit is exactly where you find out which one applies to you. Treatment depends on the cause and can range from advice and desensitizing products to a filling.

In Mooca, Dr. Cléo Salustiano (CRO-SP 170844) provides general dentistry at Rua Hipódromo, 1141, near Bresser-Mooca station (Metro Line 3-Red), Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., by appointment via WhatsApp at (11) 97409-7834. She sees patients in Portuguese, English and Spanish. This is a private practice; Brazilian dental insurance plans (convênios) are not accepted.