Exam & cleaning
At the heart of preventive care, the routine exam is the best way for your dentist to diagnose problems early and quickly suggest suitable solutions. The cleaning controls sources of harmful bacteria such as tartar.
General and family dentistry
Prevention: a central, winning strategy
The term general dentistry refers both to the training of general dentists, like those at Clinique dentaire Saint-Étienne in Lévis (Saint-Étienne sector), and to a large part of their daily practice. This care is for the whole family and concerns all the structures of the mouth.
Sometimes restorative, sometimes preventive, our general and family dentistry services aim to keep every part of your mouth healthy and in good condition.
Treatments in this category
Children’s dental care
Little ones are also vulnerable to oral diseases. That is why their dental hygiene and eating habits matter from a very young age. Children should also see the dentist from the age of one, then more regularly from age three.
Cavity care
Very common, cavities can easily get worse and cause irreversible damage without proper care. That is why our dentists pay particular attention to signs of decay during routine exams and suggest simple ways to prevent and stop it.
Gum care
The gums, the pink tissue covering the roots of the teeth, are vulnerable to bacterial infection. They can become inflamed (gingivitis), which can turn into a more serious disease (periodontitis). The risk of complications can be limited with preventive and restorative gum care, such as scaling or root planing and the use of our soft-tissue laser.
Bruxism
Bruxism, or grinding your teeth at night, has many consequences: poorer sleep, headaches, tooth and joint pain, tooth wear, etc. Wearing a night guard, a custom-made appliance, limits its effects and the associated risks to oral health.
TMJ pain (facial pain)
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are a set of tissues that connect the lower jaw to the skull and let the mouth make the movements needed for chewing and speaking. They can, however, become misaligned, causing facial pain that your dentist can help relieve.
Prevention: a central, winning strategy
The mouth is a complex whole made up of many parts, each with its own vulnerabilities and issues. The teeth, but also the gums and the joints, are prone to diseases and disorders that can often be treated, but above all prevented. Good habits and proper dental care are among the ways to protect yourself against various problems (cavities, gum disease, abnormal wear, etc.). Among the services we offer, routine visits, with an exam and a cleaning, play a key role in this preventive approach.
At that time, your dentist in Saint-Étienne (Lévis) will check the condition of your mouth. We will also look at your daily habits, voluntary or not, and their impact on your mouth and teeth. From there, we will suggest restorative care (fillings, gum care, etc.) or preventive care (more frequent check-ups, night guard, etc.) suited to your situation. Our teams will also give you personal advice to help you keep your mouth healthy and avoid common diseases (cavities, gingivitis, etc.).
Complete follow-up, close to home!
For your everyday dental care and your family’s, don’t hesitate to turn to Clinique dentaire Saint-Étienne. We will provide personalized follow-up and care that helps you keep a clean, healthy smile!