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As much as we want to put the pandemic behind us, it is still around and reminds us to be vigilant. The Delta variant is active in Quebec and there has been an increase in cases since the beginning of August 2021. Always striving to provide good care to its patients, the Centre Dentaire & […]

It is common knowledge that health care professionals have their own vocabulary to describe diseases. Dentists are no exception to this rule when they talk about orthodontics. Therefore the dentists at the Centre Dentaire & d’Implantologie Boucherville (CDIB) have decided to dedicate this blog to this rather specialized discipline in their field. Should We Say

Given that we spend approximately one hundred and twenty days a year sleeping, then we should, by that count, devote at least twenty-four whole hours to brushing our teeth (a calculation that takes into account the ten minutes necessary for a thorough brushing four times daily). Although choosing the right toothbrush is vital to oral

Medical Tourism Is the New Trend in Travel! “Darling, how about a trip to Cuba this summer? I need to get some dental implants.” Medical tourism, a practice so common that it has even been given its own name, is a phenomenon that is flourishing at the speed of a galloping horse. As dental treatments

Pro Fluoride? Anti Fluoride? Rumours Are Circulating! Yes, fluoride is essential for bone development and cavity prevention! The scientific community at least agrees on this point. The World Health Organization confirms it: there is a direct link between the consumption of fluoride and the reduction of cavities. Fluoride is a natural element present in nature

Piercings, Did You Say Piercings? Piercings are the biggest trend at the moment, they can be discreet, found in the hollow of the navel, on nipples, or they can be more obvious to the point of being proudly showcased on the ears, the nostrils, or even the eyebrows. Whatever the chosen body part, piercings are

Flossing Is an Essential Step for Good Oral Hygiene  Your dentists Dagenais, Lachapelle & Le from the Centre Dentaire & D’implantologie Boucherville will tell you that regular brushing is essential to having and maintaining good quality gums and teeth. And to be totally effective, it must be accompanied by regular flossing. There are several types of floss, depending on

Did you say candy? You mean sugar, sugar and more sugar. Soft, hard, gummy, sweet, sour, spicy… Candy, although so delicious, is a cavity’s best friend and therefore a sworn enemy of your teeth! Your South Shore dentists at our dental center located at 550 de Mortagne in Boucherville will help you develop the right

No scissors? No Problem, My Teeth Will Do the Trick. If you’ve ever thought about, and unfortunately applied, this precept, you’ll have to rethink your habits when it comes to using those precious but fragile teeth. It’s true they are designed to withstand years of chewing, but beware: improper treatment can significantly shorten their life

Although you may not even notice a missing tooth, replacing it, and quickly, is very important. If we were unlucky enough to lose one of our front teeth, we would immediately race to our dentist to replace it as quickly as possible, with little hesitation. Who could imagine living with a toothless smile, surrounded by