Dental hygiene includes polishing (also called prophylaxis), tartar removal, an examination of the state of the gums and of the tissues that support the teeth, as well as a fluoride treatment, if needed. Dental care techniques are discussed, and individual advice is provided, depending on the patient’s needs.

“Tooth decay is a disease that attacks the dental hard tissues and spreads into the interior of the tooth to form a cavity (…) “. Different materials can be used to repair a tooth, depending on the situation.
Source: Shining a light on your oral health, from the Ordre des dentistes du Québec website.

“Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is the process of removing infected, injured or dead pulp from your tooth. The space inside the hard layers of each tooth is called the root canal system. This system is filled with soft dental pulp made up of nerves and blood vessels that help your tooth grow and develop. “
Source: Canadian dental association.

“Second to cavities, gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis, also called periodontal disease) is the most frequent oral health problem noted in adults. Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums caused by the accumulation of dental plaque and tartar. Periodontitis may affect the bone that supports the teeth and can lead to the loss of teeth.”
Source: Shining a light on your oral health, from the Ordre des dentistes du Québec website.

Many options can be offered to patients wishing to replace one or more missing teeth. An implant, a fixed bridge, a Maryland or butterfly bridge, and completely removable or partially removable dentures can be considered, depending on the patient’s situation. Source: Shining a light on your oral health, from the Ordre des dentistes du Québec website.

Many techniques are available to whiten one or more teeth, depending on the patient’s needs.