Did you know that medication can affect teeth and gums? To help keep your teeth and gums healthy, your dentist at Montreal West Dentistry will review your medical questionnaire at every check-up and cleaning. It’s important for us to know if you are taking medication – prescription and over-the-counter. Effects on your teeth, gums and
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The theme for this year’s Oral Health Month is “Oral Health for Total Health”. For your best dental and overall health, the team at Montreal West Dentistry recommends: – Brush your teeth at least twice a day. – Floss daily. – Rinse using an antibacterial mouthwash to kill germs that cause cavities and gum disease.
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Sealants are a protective coating that a dentist or hygienist place on the permanent molars as they come into your child’s mouth at the age of 6-7 and 12-13. Dental Sealants are an effective method of protecting your teeth from bacteria and acids that contribute to tooth decay. So why do we recommend these? Because
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The CariVu is our newest technology for better diagnosis of cavities! What does the CariVu do? The CariVu gives us a better view of areas in between the teeth, which are otherwise very difficult to see. This method of detecting cavities gives our dentists the ability to see even more than with x-rays. So, we
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As a parent of a child who plays a sport, or an adult who plays in a recreational league have you ever wondered about the effectiveness of mouth guards? Does a Mouth Guard Really Provide Protection? Accidents can happen during any physical activity. The advantage of using a mouth guard during sports is that it
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