Toothpick: Neanderthals’ tool for Hygiene
Dr. Pascal Terjanian “Studies show Neanderthals utilized tools reminiscent of a toothpick to scratch or pick their teeth. “
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A Dentist from MontrealCategory: DENTISTRY
Dental Amalgam : FAQ
Dr. Pascal Terjanian shares an article about dental amalgam. Listed below are frequently asked questions about dental amalgam. Is dental amalgam approved to be used in Canada and is it judged to be safe? Restorative materials don’t involve a categorization that Health Canada requires pre-market approval. Nevertheless, HPB (Health Protection Branch) can take supervisory…
Read MoreDental Implants and Dentures
Dr. Pascal Terjanian discusses the pros and cons of dental implants and dentures and how they are used to replace missing teeth. When a patient requires to replace one or more missing teeth, there are a few alternatives, including dentures and implants. The right option for a specific patient depends on numerous considerations, such as…
Read MoreInlays, Onlays, and Crowns
In this article, Dr. Pascal Terjanian will discuss several treatments that are used in dentistry such as dental fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns. What are their key differences ? Let us start. What are dental fillings? A filling is the simplest dental restoration. The decayed tooth is drilled out and restored with a white…
Read MoreDr Pascal Terjanian on dental complications during pandemic
Dr Pascal Terjanian discusses the dental complications children face during Covid-19 global pandemic and how they can prevented. Many families have experienced delays in receiving dental treatment because of the COVID-19 global epidemic. Children with dental problems that could have been quickly resolved inside an office environment would have forced to wait. Dental…
Read MoreDr. Pascal Terjanian: Oral health & general wellbeing
According to Dr. Pascal Terjanian, your oral health is much more critical than you may have realized. Learn how your oral, dental, and gum health will affect your overall health. How is oral health-related to overall fitness? Your mouth teems with bacteria, like other parts of your body — usually harmless. However, since your mouth…
Read MoreOral Cancer
Oral cancer is a disease resulting from abnormal cell growth in the mouth, lips, tongue or throat. In 2003, an estimated 3,100 new cases of oral cancers were identified in Canada, and about 1,090 deaths occurred as a result of the disease. People over the age of 45 are most at risk. The good…
Read MoreAnatomy and Development of the Teeth
Teeth Development Teeth start developing in the unborn baby. Good nutrition from the mother during pregnancy is important in teeth development. The mother’s diet should have adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, and vitamin D. Certain medicines (such as tetracycline) should not be taken during pregnancy. These can cause the unborn baby’s developing teeth to be…
Read MoreDENTAL ABSCESS
A dental abscess is a painful swelling filled with a thick fluid that is yellow in color (pus). There are two types of dental abscess, a gum abscess (also known as a periodontal abscess) and a tooth abscess (also known as a periapical abscess). What causes a dental abscess? Abscesses can form when the inside…
Read MoreBiological imbalance as a link between gum and kidney disease
Research on link between gum and kidney disease Date: January 5, 2021 Source: University of Birmingham Summary: An imbalance of the body’s oxygen producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be the reason why gum disease and chronic kidney disease affect each other, a new study has found. An imbalance of the body’s oxygen…
Read MoreThe incredible, variable bacteria living in your mouth
Researchers take a closer look at the genomes of microbial communities in the human mouth. Bacteria often show very strong biogeography — some bacteria are abundant in specific locations while absent from others — leading to major questions when applying microbiology to therapeutics or probiotics: how did the bacteria get into the wrong place? How…
Read MoreBad breath
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is a common condition andsometimes a distressing source of embarrassment. Frequently, peoplearen’t even aware there’s a problem. While there are many causesfor bad breath, it most commonly results from a lack of good oralhygiene. Daily brushing and flossing and regular dental checkups andcleanings are the best prevention for bad breath.However,…
Read MoreOral health: A window to your overall health
Dr Pascal Terjanian shares an important article about the connection between oral health and overall health. The article was written and published originally by the medical editors of Mayo Clinic. Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Learn how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health….
Read MoreHow Herpes On Gums Affects Your Oral Care
Post by Dr Pascal Terjanian . You’re probably familiar with the word “herpes,” but may not know how this general term plays a role in your oral health. And while finding out you have a herpes infection may at first be alarming, it’s a manageable condition that many people live with. Did you know that,…
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