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  • Best option for replacing missing teeth : dental implants

    Have you lost one or more teeth? Installing dental implants is a solution worth considering. What is a dental implant? A dental implant is an artificial root that consists of a screw which is inserted into the jawbone to replace the root of a natural tooth. The implant is completed by firmly attaching one or more artificial…

  • Centre Dentaire St-Onge offering dental implant services since 1987

    Are you considering Centre Dentaire St-Onge for the installation of your implants? You’re doing the right thing. More than 30 years of experience in implantology For more than 30 years, Centre Dentaire St-Onge has been offering implantology services and serving the South Shore of Montreal, including Brossard, La Prairie, and Candiac. For the past three decades, Dr.…

  • Eating after a dental implant fitting

    A certain recovery period is necessary after having dental implants fitted, and in the vast majority of cases, everything goes smoothly. But what about eating after the surgery? Here’s a quick overview. After one or two implants are fitted Did you have just one or two implants fitted? In this case, dietary restrictions are relatively minor. Eating…

  • Health and aesthetic benefits of dental implants

    Losing teeth can have real consequences. Apart from the negative impact on facial aesthetics, there’s often a gradual recession of the gums, a shifting of the surrounding teeth, and a deterioration of the overall health of the jawbone. Health, comfort, and aesthetics Dental implants are an ideal solution for preserving oral health, as they prevent the…

  • How are dental implants installed?

    Are you thinking about dental implants and wondering about the process? The treatment is done in five steps, as detailed below. Evaluation of your dentition The first step is the evaluation of your needs and the analysis of the bone structures of your gums. At Clinique dentaire St-Onge de La Prairie, we use cutting-edge technologies such as bone scans,…

  • How much does a dental implant cost?

    We’re often asked about the price of dental implants. It’s true that getting dental implants involves higher costs than installing a removable prosthesis or bridge. A thorough examination and analysis of your needs will help us determine the price of treatments for your situation. A profitable long-term investment In the long run, the investment is often…

  • Is it painful to have dental implants fitted?

    You might be surprised to learn that dental implant fitting actually causes less pain and swelling than a simple tooth extraction, if it’s carried out by an experienced dentist. During the fitting During the operation, the fitting of the dental implants is done under local anaesthetic. Today’s anaesthetics are so precise and effective that patients don’t feel…

  • Possible complications with dental implant fittings

    In the vast majority of cases, no complications will arise when a dental implant is fitted. An experienced dental surgeon will know what choices to make to avoid potential complications as much as possible, so a properly handled dental implant fitting tends to involve less pain and inflammation than a simple tooth extraction. Although they are all relatively rare,…

  • Who can receive dental implants?

    Not everyone’s teeth have the same lifespan. Besides genetics, several other factors can affect the longevity of teeth. Poor nutrition, cavities left untreated, and not seeing your dentist regularly are all factors that can contribute to tooth loss. Dental implants: the necessary conditions Tooth loss isn’t always a calamity. Dental implants make it possible to replace missing…