{"id":408,"date":"2025-06-11T13:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentisteriehochelaga.com\/general-and-family-dentistry\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T09:46:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:46:26","slug":"general-and-family-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentisteriehochelaga.com\/en\/general-and-family-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"General and family dentistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<header   class=\"page-header section-block with-background \" style=\"--section-block-bg:#f5f5f5;\" data-scroll-section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-5 col-md-6 col-content \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"half-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"section-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"title title-1\">General and family dentistry<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-6 col-md-6 offset-md-0 col-img 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https:\/\/cdl-template.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/19115804\/IMG_0198-1366x927.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/cdl-template.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/06\/19115804\/IMG_0198-1440x977.jpg 1440w\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<section id=\"services\" class=\"open-collapse-block open-collapse section-block \" style=\"\" data-scroll-section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-lg-8 offset-lg-2 col-md-10 offset-md-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Check-up and cleaning<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Dentisterie Hochelaga, we recommend having a dental check-up at least once a year. During this visit, the dental hygienist will perform an oral screening, followed by scaling and polishing, while the dentist will conduct a full examination of your mouth and teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The dental exam includes a complete evaluation of your:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">palate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inner cheeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prosthetics, if applicable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">temporomandibular joint (TMJ)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Desensitizing treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Desensitizing agents help block sensation transmission from the tooth surface to the nerves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fluoride<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluoride accumulates in the body, especially in the teeth and bones. According to the scientific community, fluoride helps remineralize the surface of teeth that have been demineralized by bacterial acids. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pit and fissure sealants for cavity prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental sealants are a simple and effective preventive method to protect teeth from cavities, especially in children and teenagers. Applied to the chewing surfaces of molars\u2014where food debris and bacteria often accumulate\u2014sealants form a protective barrier that prevents plaque buildup in deep grooves. While every experience may vary, this service is painless and quick to apply, this treatment helps maintain long-term oral health. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Cavity treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases globally. It is caused by dental plaque\u2014a sticky film of bacteria on the teeth. When exposed to sugar, these bacteria produce acids that gradually attack the enamel, leading to demineralization and, in advanced cases, tooth loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, good preventive care can avoid most cavities, and dentists have the tools to effectively treat early-stage decay. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite advances in dental science and techniques, sometimes a tooth cannot be restored and must be extracted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Dentisterie Hochelaga, we understand that this procedure can be anxiety-inducing. That\u2019s why we\u2019re committed to making the experience as comfortable as possible\u2014from your arrival to your post-operative care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wisdom teeth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wisdom teeth, or third molars, are located at the back of the mouth. They typically emerge in early adulthood, but there often isn&#8217;t enough space in the mouth for them to come in properly. As a result, these teeth may remain partially or fully impacted or misaligned, making them harder to clean and more prone to complications. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Mouthguards<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom mouthguards aren\u2019t just for professional athletes. They&#8217;re strongly recommended for anyone practicing contact or high-impact sports, such as hockey, martial arts, cycling, boxing, rollerblading, skiing, or soccer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Mouthguards<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Commercial<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most affordable but least protective, as it doesn&#8217;t conform to the teeth. Must be held in place by biting down constantly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Boil-and-bite<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Softened in hot water, then molded to the teeth by biting. However, this process reduces thickness, resulting in less protection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Custom-made<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Made at the dental clinic from impressions of your teeth. More expensive but offers optimal protection and fit. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Occlusal splints<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occlusal splints allow your dentist to diagnose and even treat jaw disorders (TMJ). These appliances are a reversible and conservative way to manage occlusion problems. <\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A root canal may be necessary in cases such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep cavities reaching the dental pulp (nerve)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken tooth exposing the pulp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irreversible pulpitis (nerve inflammation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulp necrosis (nerve death)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental abscess (infection)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teeth requiring crowns that need added support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Periodontics (Gum Treatment)<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Periodontal disease<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontitis is caused by the buildup of bacteria, plaque, and tartar between teeth, leading to gum inflammation (gingivitis). Over time, this causes the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth. If left untreated, it can result in tooth mobility and eventually tooth loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontitis often progresses silently, without pain, but may include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bad breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding gums when brushing or flossing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum recession <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loose teeth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diabetes and periodontitis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes are at higher risk, especially if their diabetes is poorly managed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Other Risk Factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heredity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor oral hygiene<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontitis is relatively easy for a dentist to diagnose. Early detection simplifies treatment and can help delay or avoid tooth loss. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both surgical (e.g., bone grafts) and non-surgical treatments are available. Since every case is unique, it&#8217;s best to discuss the options with your dentist. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention remains the best treatment. In 90% of cases, periodontitis can be avoided with: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper brushing twice daily (including under the gums)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily flossing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least two professional cleanings per year<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good blood sugar control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Crowns and bridges<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Crowns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crown covers the visible part of a tooth. It is commonly used for broken teeth, heavily restored teeth, or teeth that have undergone root canal therapy. Crowns help distribute chewing forces evenly and protect weakened teeth from further damage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bridges<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bridge is anchored to adjacent teeth and replaces one or more missing teeth. Replacing missing teeth helps maintain dental health and improves appearance. Consult with one of our professionals to learn more about crowns and bridges. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Crowns, bridges, and implant-supported prosthetics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a tooth is fully extracted, an implant and crown can replace it. The implant acts like an artificial root to support the new prosthetic tooth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also possible to place bridges on implants, replacing multiple teeth without needing one implant per tooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients with no teeth in an arch, implants significantly improve the stability and retention of a complete denture.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Frenectomy<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performed under local anesthesia, a frenectomy is a minor procedure that involves cutting one of the mouth\u2019s frena\u2014either the labial (lip to jaw) or lingual (tongue to jaw) attachment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s done<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A frenectomy may be recommended if the frenum interferes with speech or causes issues such as gum recession or tooth misalignment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recovery is typically quick, and discomfort is minimal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: This procedure is not offered for babies or young children.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Panel Content -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"open-collapse\">\n\t<div class=\"group\" data-collapser>\n\t\t<div class=\"trigger\" data-collapser-controller>\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"title\">Gum grafting<\/h2>\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"toggle-btn\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sr-only\">open_collapse.btn.open.label<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"panel\" data-collapser-target>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gum grafting restores receding gums by covering exposed roots with new gum tissue. 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