We recommend that you take your child to the dentist around the age of 2, or about 6 months after the first tooth has erupted. This first visit will enable us to assess your child's dental development and discuss preventive measures to be taken with your child. Advice will also be given on how to facilitate your child's dental hygiene education. What's more, it will acclimatize your child to the dental clinic environment and staff, making future experiences easier and more positive!
Fear of going to the dentist is not innate in children. It's usually parents who instill these fears in their children when they're afraid of dental care. Try to take a positive approach, telling your child that he'll be lucky to see the dentist soon, that he'll get a nice surprise when he leaves, or that he'll be able to play in the dentist's playroom. The collaboration of parents before, during and after the visit is essential to making it a positive experience.
Yes, we're well aware that for some people, going to the dentist is a slightly frightening experience. For the most nervous people, anxiety can reach extreme levels, which can sometimes prevent them from taking care of their teeth and cause serious problems.
Our staff will listen to your needs and help you relax during treatment. Full or partial anaesthesia techniques can help you take care of your oral health despite your fear.
For more information on solutions for fearful people, contact us today.
Do I really have to go to the dentist every six months? Depending on your dental needs, the frequency of your visits may vary. The main objective is to prevent problems and detect them before they become serious. For most people, an examination every 6 months is sufficient. We can tailor your treatment and prevention needs to your personal dental hygiene and oral health status.
Here are some good questions to ask yourself to help you better understand your situation:
All these factors have an impact on your oral health. The answers to these questions will help you better understand your situation. Knowing your habits and history will help us better understand your future dental needs.
Not necessarily. The frequency with which you need X-rays depends on how often you visit your dentist and the state of your oral health. Healthy adults who see their dentist regularly and haven't had cavities or other problems in a few years probably don't need x-rays every time.
However, if your dental situation is less stable and we need to monitor your progress, you may need X-rays more often. Don't hesitate to ask us why we do X-rays, and we'll be happy to explain them to you!
Cavities, like many dental diseases, develop over time. When it's not deep, it doesn't affect the tooth's nerve fibres, so you don't feel any pain. The more the cavity progresses, the more the nerve fibers are affected, causing pain.
What's more, the deeper the cavity, the greater the risk of infection, requiring longer and generally more costly treatments.
Grey amalgam is a mixture of metals. It is highly resistant, but requires mechanical retention in the tooth, and the decay that will have to be trimmed will be larger and more visible. Amalgam also tends to expand over time, promoting the formation of cracks in tooth structure.
Composite (white) is a resin, so it's plastic. It's a material that chemically adheres to any size cavity, so sizes will be much more conservative. However, it wears quickly and is softer than the tooth, so it's less suitable for large restorations.
Ceramic (white) is ideal for larger restorations. It is long-lasting due to its hardness similar to tooth enamel. It also helps strengthen the remaining tooth walls and recovers around 98% of chewing force compared to a healthy tooth.
Retailers and dental clinics now offer a wide range of whitening products. Not all products are the same, and not all produce the same results.
Most «whitening» toothpastes contain only abrasive ingredients and do not whiten teeth. They only remove stains from the tooth surface. Some contain more chemical ingredients (whitening agents) that make teeth lighter. They don't whiten teeth as well as more powerful products, but have fewer side effects.
Store-bought whitening kits contain more powerful «whitening agents» that come into contact with teeth over a longer period of time. The results are more visible. However, these products don't offer the same protection you'd get at the dentist's, as we monitor side effects. What's more, their one-size-fits-all trays containing a whitening agent often leak the chemical into the mouth.
By visiting a dentist and getting professional whitening, you're assured of maximum effect because we can use more powerful whitening agents and better control the results. We are also trained to detect and treat any side effects.
Whether the treatment is carried out in a clinic or at home, we'll provide you with precise instructions to follow if necessary. What's more, if a mouthpiece is required, we'll provide you with a custom-made one, which will improve the effectiveness of the treatment and reduce the risk of side effects.
Of course we do! Whether we should wait for the insurance to be paid before charging you, or whether you should pay and be reimbursed, depends on your insurer. Here's how we do it:
It is important to understand that you are insured, not the clinic. We are not aware of, and are not responsible for, what is or is not included in your dental coverage.
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