Dentist Montreal
Choosing the right Montreal dentist is an important decision. We make it easy for you to want to make us your Montreal Dentist.
Why Choose Us as Your Montreal Dentist
Simply put, we care about your overall health. We don't view caring for your dental needs as just caring for your teeth. Certain dental problems signal larger healthcare problems (see section below entitled Dental Signs That Signal Other Healthcare Problems).
We practice “aware and preventive care” medicine. To this end, we offer the latest in dental trends and technology. As a viable part of the community, we want you to think of us first as your Montreal dentist.
Following are a series of tips and guidelines to follow to maintain excellent dental health. Because we want to be your Montreal dentist, we provide up-to-date information to keep you healthy and in the know.
Daily Tips to Maintain Strong, Healthy Teeth from Your Friendly Montreal Dentist
Most likely, you learned everything you need to know to maintain good oral hygiene in pre-school. But, you may not know why you need to brush twice daily, for example. Or, perhaps more important, what happens if you don't. That's why, as your friendly Montreal dentist, we bring you the following information.
Brush at Least Twice Daily: You should brush with a CDA-approved fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride has been proven to help prevent tooth decay. It does this by strengthening the tooth and helping it to resist acid. Perhaps most importantly, it fights the cavity-causing bacteria. A good Montreal dentist can give you further information on the benefits of brushing with fluoride.
Replace Toothbrush Quarterly: At least every three or four months, you should replace your old toothbrush with a new one. Not only will a frayed, worn toothbrush not do a good job of cleaning your teeth, it can build up bacteria.
As your Montreal dentist, we will happily provide you with a new toothbrush with each visit.
Floss Daily: One of the major causes of dental decay that we as a Montreal dentist see is a buildup of decay causing bacteria. This is due to incomplete cleaning by many patients.
The mouth is a natural breeding ground for bacteria. And, it lingers in your mouth from the food and drink you consume. Food particles left between the teeth are one of the hardest areas to clean. That's why it's important to brush – and floss – daily to remove them.
As an extra measure of protection and care, in addition to flossing, as your Montreal dentist, we also advise patients to rinse with a fluoride-enhance mouthwash or dental rinse. This can provide extra protection against tooth decay.
Get Regular Checkups: We recommend that you visit your Montreal dentist at least twice annually. This is timely enough to prevent problems before they begin, and often enough to get regular cleanings.
FYI, you should have your teeth professionally cleaned by a Montreal dentist at least every six months.
Dental Signs That Signal Other Healthcare Problems: A Medical Alert from Your Montreal Dentist
If you don't visit your Montreal dentist on a regular basis, you run the risk of not only dental problems, but other health problems as well. Dental problems can signal other healthcare problems, which is why regular dental visits are extremely important to your overall health.
Following are a few of the most common.
Periodontitis and gingivitis are two of the most serious healthcare problems caused by lack of quality dental care. Both are periodontal diseases.
Periodontitis: This is the infection of the tissue that surrounds your teeth. It can lead to tooth loss. As the tissue around the tooth deteriorates, teeth can fall out.
Gingivitis: Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. It is a pre-cursor of periodontitis. The Gingivitis is caused by plaque, which forms constantly on the teeth and must be removed to prevent tooth decay.
If caught early gingivitis, unlike periodontitis, can be reversed before causing permanent damage.
Some signs of periodontitis and gingivitis that your Montreal dentist will be able to catch early with regular checkups are: loosening or separation of the teeth, a modification of the way your teeth fit together when you bite, halitosis (constant bad breath) and/or a change in the way your dentures fit.
It's important to visit your Montreal dentist regularly because these are changes that he or she may notice before you do. More obvious symptoms that even you may notice on a frequent basis are tender, swollen gums, bleeding gums, and/or pus between your teeth and gums.
Heart Attack: According to the 2003 New York Times article, Oral Hygiene May Help More Than Teeth and Gums, “A number of studies have indicated a relationship between periodontal disease and a heightened risk of developing problems with the heart or circulatory system. . . . A leading theory for the connection between the teeth and the arteries is that periodontal disease, a bacterial infection of the gums, may start a cascade of chemical events that cause inflammation throughout the body.”
Energy Level: Did you know that good oral hygiene has an impact on your energy levels. How? It all has to do with the immune system.
If you have poor oral hygiene, it can lead to infections in the mouth. Infection anywhere in the body puts stress on its immune system. That's because, the immune system has to work overtime to fight the infection – wherever it occurs.
When your body is fighting in infection, the immune system is constantly elevated. This can leave you feeling tired and drained. This is a cyclical effect because it is exactly when you're and drained that you also leave yourself open to other infections.
Still wondering if visiting your Montreal dentist regularly is a good idea?
As the above has shown, good dental care is not simply about better teeth. That's why we say we care about your overall health. When you select us as your Montreal dentist, you get better overall healthcare, not just dental care.
