Dentistry, as a profession, already works within some of the strictest infection control standards. As always, we here at Montreal West Dentistry, have continued to follow the guidelines and protocols for infection control from both the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and the Ordre des dentistes du Quebec (ODQ). Our #1 priority is the safety and
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Why are healthy teeth important? Not only will you have a beautiful smile, but healthy teeth help you chew and digest food, speak clearly and keep your jaws strong. How we help keep your teeth healthy We recommend that you see us every six months for a dental check-up and cleaning. These appointments are not
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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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Unless you’re in the 4% of the population that hasn’t had a dental cavity by age 65, you’ve experienced the dreaded feeling when your dentist has told you “…there’s a cavity starting…”. It’s not what you or I want to hear (yes, Dentists also get cavities) when we go in for our dental appointments. The
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