Meliva opens a dental clinic in Tallinn specialising in gum treatment
In early March, Meliva reopened a dental clinic in Tallinn city centre's port area, focused entirely on periodontology — gum treatment. The clinic's head, Dr Andrei Morozov, aims to change how both Estonians and other dentists approach gum disease, and to offer solutions even for the most complex cases.
According to Meliva dentist Dr Morozov, periodontal care is a field that’s often underdiagnosed or treated as secondary in Estonia. “A lot of people think gum treatment is just tartar removal or a hygienist’s job, but in reality it’s a much broader field,” Dr Morozov explained.
Teeth once removed now get a second chance
The new clinic’s core mission is to provide top-level care for patients whose gum disease has progressed to an advanced stage. According to Dr Morozov, modern technology and methods now make it possible to save real teeth in situations where extraction was previously seen as the only option.
“We use bone regeneration techniques even in cases of extensive bone loss or damage between tooth roots,” he notes. The clinic also treats gum recession, performs gum grafting, and addresses changes in the oral mucosa. The focus is on patients at risk of periodontitis — whether due to diabetes, smoking, or poor oral hygiene — as well as those experiencing bleeding gums, loosening teeth, or persistent bad breath.
A periodontist as a partner to other dentists
The Sadama clinic isn’t looking to compete with regular dental clinics, but to support them. It’s a specialised centre where other dentists can refer their patients for targeted gum treatment.
“We treat the periodontal issue and then refer the patient back to their own dentist to continue with, for example, prosthetics or root canal treatment,” Dr Morozov explains. It’s important to understand that periodontitis is a chronic condition requiring lifelong monitoring. Continuity of care is precisely the link that has often been missing in Estonia — treatment does get done, but without proper follow-up, the problem tends to return within a few years. The new clinic is designed to fill that gap.
Alongside Dr Morozov, Dr Artur Vaino has also joined the team at Meliva’s Sadama dental clinic, with plans to gradually expand the team further by training dental nurses and recruiting new specialists.
“Our main goal is to raise the standard of periodontal care in Estonia as high as possible,” Dr Morozov confirms. “We want to raise awareness of periodontitis as a serious condition closely linked to a person’s overall health. It doesn’t resolve on its own — it requires expert intervention,” he added.
We’re located in Tallinn’s port area at Lootsi 3a.
For more information and to book an appointment: https://meliva.ee/teenused/igemete-tervis
