Westmount Dental Surgery Blog

Water flossers are not new but have become more mainstream and popular in recent years. Often referred to a Waterpik due to the dominance of that brand in the market, a water flosser uses water pressure to clean between the teeth.

A dental filling is one of the most effective ways to repair the decayed interior of a tooth or a cavity. Leaving the tooth as it is will only result in the decay spreading and force the dentist to carry out an extraction and replace the missing[…]

Having crooked teeth straightened or an overbite corrected can be done by the dentist in a few sessions. But all the good work will be wasted unless a retainer is worn following these procedures. Without a retainer in place the teeth will shift[…]

In certain situations, you may need a procedure called a root canal. The treatment is often the only alternative to having the tooth extracted and is an effective, quick and standard procedure. Root canal treatment is a process during which the[…]

Whether by accident or through decay, a damaged tooth may become discoloured and this can vary from a light shade of grey to black.

The legend of the Tooth Fairy is well known to parents and particularly to children who look forward to a small reward every time a baby tooth falls out. Usually, a small sum of money is placed under the child’s pillow although a small treat can be[…]