Santa Apolonia is known as the patron saint of both dentists and anyone suffering from a toothache. Her feast day falls on February 9th and is an important date for the dental profession in Spain.

Legend has it that Apolonia was a Christian woman in 3rd-century Alexandria who refused to renounce her faith. As punishment, her teeth were shattered, which is why she later became the symbol of dental health. In Spanish folklore, it has long been a tradition to pray to her—”¡Santa Apolonia!”—to seek relief when a tooth aches.However, at Clinica Dental Noruega, we recommend focusing on preventive dental care instead. Brush your teeth at least morning and night, and visit your dentist annually for a check-up and cleaning. Prevention is both cheaper and better than fixing damage caused by neglect.