Dental blog: advice from your Quebec City dentist

Articles from our team answering the questions our patients ask most often.

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Your visit

Managing Dental Anxiety

Do you feel nervous and anxious when thinking about dental visits? According to statistics, about 40 percent of Canadian citizens have some fear of…

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Emergencies

Cracked Tooth Syndrome

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Prevention

Oral Health Care for Seniors

Here are some of the common oral problems faced by seniors and how to deal with them: Root Decay: As you age, you are exposed to an increased rate of…

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Prevention

Your Oral Cavity During Pregnancy

Here are some oral care tips to learn and follow during the pregnancy period: Oral Hygiene routine is important during pregnancy to prevent and…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

What You Need to Know about Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can help you have an impressive smile and perfect teeth, as well as boost your self-esteem. It includes all dental work that…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

What Are The Benefits of Dental Veneers?

A dental veneer is a type of dental cosmetic procedure that can help improve the appearance of your teeth. If you want to boost your confidence by…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

Why Use Invisalign for Adults?

Invisalign is an arrangement of clear aligner trays that are molded to fit over your teeth perfectly, making them almost undetectable. No more…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

Invisalign Teen Treatment

Are you worried about having metal braces in your teens? Well, you don’t have to worry about the physical appearance of braces anymore! With…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

Dental Gap Solutions

Are you conscious of the space or gaps between your teeth? Filling an unattractive gap in your teeth, particularly your front teeth, can have a huge…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

Ways to Manage Sensitive Teeth After Whitening

Teeth whitening is employed for tooth surface stain removal and discolouration. For teeth whitening, there are various options and products which can…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

Whiter, Brighter Smile

People often turn to teeth whitening to enhance their smile. It’s typically a simple dental cosmetic procedure with our in office or a take home kit.…

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Cosmetic & orthodontics

Maintaining the Whites

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Treatments

The Use of Therapeutic Botox in Dentistry

Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin, a prepared and purified protein that is used to treat several medical problems, cosmetic concerns, and…

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Treatments

What You Need To Know: TMJ

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Treatments

Why The Cheeks?

We’ve all seen, if not experienced, the puffy cheeks associated with having your wisdom teeth removed. Have you ever thought about why exactly this…

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Your visit

Laugh the Edge Off!

Are you an anxious patient? Are you looking to feel relaxed or feel like you slept during your dental procedure? Nitrous Oxide to the rescue! You may…

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Your visit

Understanding Your Options!

Understanding what treatment option you are choosing is fundamental to your dental health! Your dentist should hopefully explain all of the available…

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Kids

Dentistry for Infants

Are you a first-time parent and are unsure what age your child(ren) should see the dentist? What parents don’t realize is that oral health care…

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Kids

Root Canals, For Kids!

Primary teeth are as important as permanent teeth. So when your child’s tooth is sensitive, painful, inflamed, chipped or cracked with the pulp…

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Kids

The Effects of Thumb Sucking on Your Child’s Oral Health

It is a common habit for babies and toddlers to suck on their thumb or “thumb suck”. How does this behaviour affect their teeth as they get older?…

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Kids

Orthodontic Treatment Checkups For Your Children

Parents are always concerned about their child’s health, including their dental health! Tooth pain can be unbearable at an early age, so they should…

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Kids

Understanding Cleft Lip/Palates

A cleft lip and palate are birth defects that can happen because the baby’s lip or mouth does not develop properly during pregnancy. The upper lip is…

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Kids

Dental Health And Obesity In Children

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Kids

Early Ortho Care

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Kids

Teething Baby?

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Kids

Early Adopters!

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Kids

Tooth Fairy Tricks!

The Tooth Fairy has become a childhood tradition to mark losing their baby teeth. Parents are always searching for fun and creative ways to use the…

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Prevention

Fluoride in Water

Fluoridation of water is an effective way to prevent and decrease the number of people affected by dental caries. The CDC (Centers for Disease…

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Prevention

The Problem With a Lack of Saliva

When you don’t produce enough saliva in your mouth, you are more prone to have dry mouth. Most people have experienced dry mouth in their lifetime.…

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Prevention

Why Use Mouthwash?

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Prevention

The Cavity 411

You have heard your dentist’s warnings about cavities from a young age. Avoiding sugar and brushing your teeth are general good prevention tips. Do…

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Prevention

Adulthood Dental Problems

As we age, our dental health and care becomes increasingly important. With your permanent teeth in place, you want them to be strong, clean and last…

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Prevention

Chew Gum for Healthy Teeth!

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Prevention

Heard of Gingivitis?

Maybe you have heard of gingivitis. But do you know what it really is? It’s the first stage of gum disease caused by plaque. The good news is that…

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Prevention

The Truth Behind the Fruit

Some people think fruit is a healthier alternative to eating sugary treats, like donuts or candy. If you think fruit is a healthier dessert for your…

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Prevention

Bad Breath?

Have you ever wondered what causes bad breath? Even though you may brush your teeth twice a day, you can still be prone to having bad breath.   Des…

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Prevention

Dental Hygiene While Traveling

As the warmer months approach and we pack our bags for summer travels, don’t forget to keep up with your dental care! It can be difficult when you…

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Prevention

Why Biting Your Nails is Bad for Your Teeth

Biting your nails can be a hard habit to break. Sometimes we grow out of this, but for those of you still biting – it can lead to some trouble.…

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Prevention

The Flossing Difference

Many Canadians do not floss their teeth twice daily. Unfortunately, some people only floss right before their dental checkup. The truth is – your…

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Prevention

What causes cavities?

You may think all cavities are caused by eating candy or sugar. It’s been a known fact for over 50 years that sugar alone doesn’t cause cavities! So…

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