PATIENT INFORMATION
PATIENTS
You must first complete a form collecting details relating to your state of health before your first appointment at the clinic. To speed up the process, we invite you to complete this form at home:
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Complete the form via this link .
If you need to cancel your appointment, please notify us by telephone at least 48 hours in advance.
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In the majority of cases, your dental insurance forms are sent electronically to your insurer. Thus, the amount for which you are covered is instantly accessible and you only have to pay the amount of the deductible and the uncovered portion.
In certain cases, insurance forms cannot be transmitted over the internet, for example in the case of more complex dental treatments. They will then be delivered to you in person and it is your responsibility to send them to the appropriate person and pay the total fees to the dentist.
In addition, we would like to tell you that insurance coverage varies depending on the agreement signed between the insurance company and your employer. It is therefore essential to find out about the nature of your insurance and the maximum amount allocated to you per year.
As you know, brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is the best way to remove plaque. However, when plaque is not completely removed, it hardens and becomes tartar. Unfortunately, only a dental professional can be of great help once this stage is reached.
It is after the complete oral examination that the hygienist proceeds with scaling. Cleaning is done using a small metal curette intended for this purpose. Once the tartar has been removed, the hygienist generally continues with polishing to remove visible stains on the surface of the teeth.
If you neglect periodic cleanings at the dentist, chronic halitosis (persistent bad breath) threatens you and, even worse, your gums may be seriously affected. Moreover, untreated gum disease represents the leading cause of tooth loss among people over 35.
In order to preserve the health of your mouth, regular visits to the dentist remain essential.
Depending on each person's oral health, visits can be every year, every 6 months or even every 3-4 months.
The routine examination consists of checking extra-oral and intra-oral tissues as well as the presence of cavities, gum disease or even cancerous oral lesions.
Tooth sensitivity is the discomfort felt on your teeth when you chew hot or cold foods or beverages. This pain is, among other things, the result of a drop in the level of the gum surrounding the tooth or even dental wear. In both cases, the tooth root is exposed, making the tooth more sensitive.
To protect yourself against tooth sensitivity, it is advisable to use a toothbrush with ultra-soft bristles and to opt for a toothpaste intended for this purpose. In addition, during your two daily brushings, always take care to gently clean the junction of the tooth and the gum to remove all traces of dental plaque.
Acidic foods and beverages such as fruit juices, soft drinks and all citrus fruits are particularly aggressive for the teeth. It is therefore better to limit their consumption.
If the pain persists, we suggest you seek advice from our staff. We will be happy to guide you towards a solution adapted to your situation.
CHILDREN
Ideally, the first appointment with the dentist should take place around the age of one.
During this first visit, the dentist and the hygienist will take care to create a bond of trust with the child and will carry out the oral examination and, if cooperation is good, the cleaning. They will also take the opportunity to teach you dental hygiene techniques.
Nearly 50% of patients dread visits to the dentist. To avoid passing on your insecurity to your child, it is essential to adopt a positive attitude, taking care to explain to them how the first meeting will go. Your collaboration is important before, during and after the visit.
Before the first visit
Never tell the child that they will not feel any discomfort/pain during the examination or cleaning.
During the visit
Occasionally, we may ask the caregiver to sit in the chair and hold the child on their lap during the exam.
For older children, you may be asked to return to the waiting room once initial contact has been made.
After the visit
Make sure your child brushes their teeth at least twice a day or after every meal, especially not forgetting to floss before bed.
Monitor your child's diet and offer low-acid, unsweetened foods.
Until age 10, make sure your child brushes their teeth before bed. parental supervision is suggested to prevent places from being forgotten.
As your child's primary teeth begin to form, here is what we recommend for pain relief:
You can gently rub the gums with your finger, the back of a small cold spoon. or frozen toys.
If the pain persists, your dentist or pharmacist may recommend an over-the-counter medication to reduce the pain.
To avoid :
Rub your child's gums with pain medication, as your child may swallow it.
IMPORTANT :
At no time should you underestimate a fever. Erupting new teeth DOES NOT make babies sick or feverish. If you notice any temperature fluctuations, consult your doctor without further delay.
Your child's primary set of teeth will be complete by the age of two or three. You can count 20 teeth there.
Why is filling a primary tooth that will fall out in the near future important?
Children generally lose all of their primary teeth before the age of 12. However, filling is sometimes unavoidable before the tooth falls out on its own, especially in the case of a broken or infected tooth. In addition to harming your child's oral health, a damaged tooth may have a negative impact on their self-esteem.
Procedure :
To slow down the progression of decay, the dentist must remove it using a metal instrument designed for this purpose. Obturation is a solution that is both simple and economical to treat a problem that could potentially cause pain and prove very costly if not treated immediately.
If no filling is done and decay spreads, tooth extraction may be the only option. In this case, a space maintainer to ensure that the permanent tooth has sufficient space could be recommended since an absent baby tooth risks causing the migration of other teeth. As a result, the space reserved for the eruption of the permanent tooth will be encroached upon if no intervention is undertaken in the meantime.