Westmount Dental Surgery Blog

As a child begins to grow, their baby teeth will naturally be replaced by their adult counterparts. The good news is that this process does not normally result in any issues. However, there are still times when a dentist may need to extract one or[…]

We are all aware of some of the most effective ways to care for our teeth in order to avoid a visit to the dentist. Regularly brushing and flossing, avoiding sugary foods and drinking plenty of water are three powerful recommendations. 

Although the early symptoms of a tooth infection may be mild discomfort, it is an indication of a serious underlying problem and will not go away if simply ignored. Tooth infections can have a number of causes ranging from tooth decay to cracked or[…]

Looking and feeling your best on your wedding day is every new bride and groom's wish -- and a healthy, confident, bright smile goes a long way toward achieving that goal. 

A gap between the teeth can be an embarrassment for some people. Fortunately, thanks to modern dentistry techniques, gaps, chips, cracks and other dental issues can now be rectified fairly quickly and simply. Among the best and most popular methods[…]

As far as adults are concerned, one type of toothpaste may be little different from the next. While this may or may not be true there can be vast differences between the different toothpastes specially formulated for children. 

Certain prescription drugs can adversely impact on the teeth but there are also quite a number of over-the-counter (OTC) medications that are also harmful to dental health. While not all OTC medications cause problems, there are some whose use and[…]

Laser dentistry has been available since the 1990's, and is becoming more common. So what is it?

Baby bottle tooth decay is a term that is applied to any form of infant tooth decay. Although most common in the front upper teeth, infant tooth decay can affect any tooth and the cause can usually be traced to exposure to sugar over an extended[…]

During pregnancy a woman's body goes through physical and hormonal changes and maintaining a good dental routine can sometimes be challenging.