Panoramic Dental X-Ray in Montreal: What Does It Show? A panoramic dental X-ray, also known as a Panorex, panoramic radiograph, or OPG, provides a broad view of the teeth, jaws, and several surrounding structures in a single image. It is particularly useful for evaluating wisdom teeth, impacted teeth, the jawbones, certain infections, and different abnormalities.…
Why Is a Checkup Required Before a New Patient’s Cleaning? You are a new patient and simply want to have your teeth cleaned. You have no pain, your previous dentist may have told you that everything was healthy, and you may wonder why a new dental clinic recommends an examination first. That is a perfectly…
Broken Tooth, Lost Crown or Lost Filling: What Should You Do? A broken tooth, a lost crown, or a lost filling can happen while eating, following an impact, or simply because an older restoration has weakened over time. Even when there is no pain, it is important to protect the tooth and contact a dentist…
CEREC Technology in Montreal | Same-Day Dental Crowns Are you looking for a modern solution to repair a damaged tooth, replace an old restoration, or receive a same-day dental crown in Montreal? CEREC technology allows certain ceramic restorations to be designed and fabricated directly at the dental clinic using a precise and efficient digital workflow.…
BioClear: A Modern, Conservative Way to Close “Black Triangles” and Refresh Your Smile If you’ve noticed small dark gaps near your gumline (“black triangles”), spaces between teeth, or worn/chipped edges, you’ve probably looked into veneers or traditional bonding. BioClear (often called the Bioclear Method) is a modern composite dentistry technique designed to reshape teeth in…
At our dental office, we will be pleased to assist you in better understanding and managing your insurance coverage. Estimates can be given, upon request, to help you know your coverage and plan your treatment. Please understand that all insurance contracts are between the insurance company, your employer and you, the subscriber. There are limitations…
Brushing and flossing regularly is important, but you need the right materials to really benefit from your good habits! The ideal toothbrush For toothbrushes, we generally advise patients to choose one with soft bristles. If your teeth are very sensitive, a toothbrush with ultra-soft bristles may be prescribed to you. Firm bristles are only suitable…
Tooth enamel can be worn away prematurely. Tooth erosion, which is common in adults but also seen in children and teens, invariably causes irreversible damage. What is dental erosion? Dental erosion occurs when the tooth enamel demineralizes due to acid in the mouth. When the pH level in your mouth falls below 5.5, the surface…