If you smoke, you are in serious danger of getting oral cancer. More than 8,000 deaths were attributed to oral cancer through early detection of pre-cancerous lesions. We provide an oral cancer screening at each preventive dentistry care appointment. Occlusal Examination The forces of your bite can sometimes affect positioning of the jaw and teeth. […]
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Most people already know that having a clean mouth is very important. It makes you feel good about yourself and it gives you fresh breath and a great smile. You have probably also heard that brushing and flossing your teeth daily are necessary for good dental health. But like many people in Montreal, you may
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Now more than ever, white smiles are associated with good oral hygiene and positive first impressions. If you are interested in whitening your teeth, you might be close to scheduling a chair-side whitening appointment in your dentist’s office. However, there are plenty of other healthy options to consider before visiting your dentist. Brush and floss
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When you have finished your cleaning and examination appointment with your hygienist, we usually discuss when you are going to come back for your next dental cleaning. How do we decide “how long”? Why are patients often confused or don’t understand? There was a time, long ago and far away, that you were told to
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There are so many options for toothbrushes when you go to the store, it can be quite confusing. I’ve been a hygienist for a long time now, and I can tell you that as soon as my patient opens his mouth, I know immediately if they own an electric toothbrush or a manual one. There
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We often are checking to see if we have bad breath. That is completely normal. Sometimes we even avoid getting together with friends “just in case”. Often, we try to mask it by chewing gum or sucking on a mint or other hard candy. You learn pretty quickly this is a temporary solution. At this
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Why Snoring Should be Treated by Dentists Snoring and sleep apnea are problems which affect a large part of our population age 30 years old and up. Fact: between the ages of 33 and 69, 69% of men snore, while 46% of women snore. This leads to many problems, including the most serious, which is
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