Dental informations

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is invisible, practical and very effective for leveling teeth. The alignment of the teeth and the correction of the occlusion on Invisalign have certain characteristics and certain advantages. Invisalign gutters are totally invisible, does not affect your speech, requires no diet, does not complicate daily hygiene, does not hurt or does not rub the […]

A Child’s First Dental Visit Fact Sheet

When should your child first see a dentist? Experts at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) say the ideal time is six months after the first tooth erupts. At this time, the dentist can provide or recommend information on baby bottle tooth decay, infant feeding practices, mouth cleaning, teething, pacifier habits and finger-sucking habits. Prepare […]

Fluoride

1. What is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found in soil, water (both fresh and salt) and various foods. 2. How does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride has a positive effect on oral health by making teeth more resistant to decay. Fluoride can also prevent or even reverse tooth decay that has started. 3. Where […]

Bisphenol A FAQs

Listed below are commonly asked questions about Bisphenol A (BPA). Select a question to view the Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) response. 1. My daughter had dental sealants placed 3 years ago. Should we be concerned about side effects from the material used? No. The amount of bisphenol A that comes from dental sealants has always […]

Gum Disease

1. How common is gum disease? Very. Seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some time in their lives. It is the most common dental problem, and it can progress quite painlessly until you have a real problem. That’s why it is so important to prevent gum disease before it becomes serious. […]