Periodontitis is an inflammation that gradually destroys the supporting tissues of the teeth (i.e. gums and the underlying bone). The primary cause is a microbial infection. To avoid this type of problem, it is important to have a regular routine check-up and cleaning at the frequency recommended by your dentist.

If you miss a few visits, a simple treatable gingivitis can turn into periodontitis faster than you might think. That neglect can lead to serious complications, such as more severe inflammation and/or infection (abscess) and even might require extracting one or several teeth. For that reason, prevention and early treatment is very important to keep your teeth and gums healthy.

If you notice any bleeding when you brush or floss, or any little swelling of your gums, you may have the beginning of a gingivitis. Call us at 450 629-3368 to schedule an appointment for a cleaning.

If you have cavities, your dentist may decide to either monitor its progression (if the cavity is small) or restore the tooth immediately. If you do not treat a decay, it can get bigger and cause tooth pulp inflammation and pain. If left unchecked, it can even increase in size and cause an infection in the pulp and surrounding tissues (gum bone) and form an abscess that will require a root canal treatment. Sometimes even one may have to extract the tooth and replace it with an artificial tooth.

Dental obturations, commonly known as “fillings” are used to restore decayed, fractured or worn teeth. They can be made of amalgam (gray filling) or composite (white esthetic filling) depending on the condition of the tooth and the tooth position. Several factors are involved in the choice of material used by the dentist, do not hesitate to ask us during your visit.

Composite Resin

An esthetic material used to restore anterior and posterior teeth. It is made of polymer (plastic) and inert hard and very tiny particles.

It offers several benefits that they come close to and harmonize with the natural color of the tooth and allows the dentist to make a smaller cavity when repairing a cavity by adhesion to the dental substance, unlike the unaesthetic amalgam (gray filling) which requires mechanical retention.

Endodontic treatment, commonly called root canal, is a procedure that gets rid of an infection and/or an inflammation present inside the dental pulp. Failure to treat that condition can lead to pain and an eventual tooth loss. Therefore, it is extremely important to get treatment as soon as possible.

We would like to reassure you that our techniques are very effective and surprisingly painless.

If think you might need a root canal, please call us at 450 629-3368 to schedule for a consultation appointment.

 dental crown is necessary to solidify a tooth in case of considerable destruction, a fragile tooth having a failing defectuous restauration, or sometimes to improve esthetics of a discoloration or malposition. Therefore, the tooth will be saved much longer to serve in chewing, space maintenance, esthetics and occlusal harmony.

The following steps are involved in designing and placing a dental crown:

1st appointment : The tooth is sculpted, then an impression is taken of the prepared tooth. A temporary crown is placed to protect your tooth until your final crown is ready.

2nd appointment : The temporary crown is removed and the final crown made from your impression is set in place. Before cementing it in position, we assess your bite and ensure that the size, shape and the shade are satisfying for you and the dentist.

The procedure involved in fabricating a crown is simple. You will also be happy to regain the same comfort you had before in eating foods you enjoy. If you need a dental crown, please call us at 450-629-3368 for a consultation appointment.

An inlay is a type of dental restoration used to strengthen a severely damaged tooth (i.e., a large cavity). On your first visit, Dr. Saba will take care to disinfect the tooth and prepare to install the inlay. He will then make an impression of the filled area and send it to the lab. Before returning home, a temporary inlay will be set in place.

During the second appointment, Dr. Saba will cement the inlay in place and ensure everything is as it should be.

Various materials are used to design inlays. At the Saba Dental Clinic, we use porcelain inlays. An inlay is an extremely strong option and can last for years with proper care.

For more information about dental inlays, please call us at 450 629-3368.

A veneer is a very thin porcelain shell used to cover discoloured, chipped, cracked or malformed front tooth. It can also be used to fill a gap between two teeth, or treat a minor dental misalignment.

Unlike a crown, which restores strength to a tooth, a veneer simply improves the tooth’s esthetic appearance. If your tooth has been severely damaged, you should consider another solution.

If you think you need this type of treatment, please call us at 450-629-3368 for a consultation appointment.

Wisdom teeth are third molars located at the corners of each dental arch. Without sufficient space, wisdom teeth cannot erupt and function normally.

Most dental professionals consider it far better to extract problematic wisdom teeth than to keep them. This can avoid you possible complications later on.

If you need an evaluation for your wisdom teeth, please call us at 450-629-3368 to schedule an appointment for consultation. We would like to reassure you that with our surgical experience, you will have a pain-free surgery

We offer an emergency appointment as soon as possible (the same day or the next one).

We take the time to explain the nature of your problem, the solutions, the treatment procedure, and we make sure to answer all your questions.

Our team is well experienced in all kinds of dental emergencies. Please call us at (450) 629-3368 or email us at rv@cliniquedentairesaba.com and let us take good care of you.

A bridge is one of the options to replace missing teeth. It can be made of three splinted crowns or more. It is being supported by teeth adjacent to the edentulous area. Steps to fabricate a bridge are similar to those of a crown.

A dental bridge offers the following advantages :

• Restores your smile;
• Closes the space or the gap between your teeth;
• Prevents premature wear of your natural teeth;
• Promotes better digestion with more effective chewing;
• Prevents your natural teeth from drifting;
• Improves your speech

Call us at 450-629-3368 for a consultation to find out whether a dental bridge is the right option to replace your missing teeth or to improve your smile and mastication.

Crowns on Implants

A dental implant is used to replace the root of a missing tooth. The implant is made of a biocompatible material (usually titanium). Once inserted in the jawbone, a crown can be installed on the implant.

Why use dental implants?

• Bone mass conservation;
• Very esthetic: looks natural;
• Improved chewing and speech;
• Easier teeth maintenance when compared to a bridge.

If you are considering a dental implant as an option to replace a missing tooth, call as at 450-629-3368 and schedule a consultation appointment. We will discuss about all the alternatives you have and see if the implant is the right choice for you.

You don’t like the color of your teeth, are you thinking of getting whiter teeth? Zoom Whitening (on the chair), bleaching with trays (at home) or whitening products over the counter in pharmacies?

Non-prescription bleaching products are sometimes effective, but most contain abrasives that remove stains, giving the illusion of whiter teeth. Their peroxide concentration is often inefficient and of short duration and it may cause inconvenience to some restorations and / or develop gum problems.

Before using any of these products and end up with painful teeth and/or gum burns, you’d better consult a dentist who will make sure you don’t have problems such as caries, exposed roots, defective fillings, dental cracks, etc.

The field of dental whitening is evolving very rapidly with new products. Our commitment: to offer what is most efficient on the market today with minimal sensitivity.

Bleaching with ZOOM is done under the dentist supervision and takes about 45-minutes. An evaluation of your teeth before the appointment is needed. If contraindications exist, you will be notified. As bleaching is fast, results are noticeable immediately. Even brighter smile can be achieved by wearing trays at home for a few days following the Zoom procedure.

99.5% of patients who had ZOOM, didn’t have or had very little sensitivity during treatment which is reversible. Visit our Facebook page to see cases before and after whitening with ZOOM.

We also offer teeth whitening by home trays. This is the most known and remains an excellent treatment even with the arrival of the clinic bleaching treatment. Be patient, because this treatment is spread over about two week period all depends on the initial color-shade and the concentration of the whitening agent. Simply apply peroxide gel in the custom-made tray daily as recommended by your dentist.

For more information, please contact our office at 450-629-3368 to make an appointment for a teeth whitening consultation.

What steps are involved in whitening teeth at home?

First of all, the dentist checks your oral-dental health in a kind of evaluation. An impression is then made of your mouth in order to design your custom teeth whitening trays.

On your next visit, we give you your trays and the whitening gel. We carefully explain the procedure you are to follow, depending on the initial tint of your teeth and any specific considerations related to your medical record (ex., sensitive teeth). For optimal results, we strongly recommend that you avoid any liquids or food that may stain your teeth and refrain from smoking throughout the home teeth whitening process. If your teeth or gums become sensitive during treatment, we advise that you use toothpaste specifically designed for sensitive teeth and gums.

If you are interested in Home Bleaching, please call us at 450-629-3368 to give you an appointment of a consultation

Bruxism is a generally an unconscious activity that involves grinding of the teeth, either during sleep or while awake. Most people tend develop the habit while sleeping.

Over the relatively long term, bruxism can cause the following side effects:

• Premature tooth wear;
• Gum damage (ex.: gingival recession);
• Tooth/gum sensitivity;
• Jaw cracking, pain or tension;
• Non-restorative sleep;
• Headache or earache.

Probable Causes:

To date, research has not yet clearly revealed the causes underlying this problem, but stress and anxiety appear to play a decisive role. Poor dental restoration, tooth misalignment or ATM dysfunction may also contribute to the development of this habit.

Since health and the appearance of your teeth are among our major concerns, the Saba Dental Clinic offers solutions to counter the effects of teeth grinding. If you think that bruxism may be a problem for you, please feel free to consult our staff for advice.

Unlike an autogenous graft (using our own tissue), an allogenic graft comes from another person. Dr. Saba Dental Clinic performs this type of graft, often to treat and stop gum loss in patients with gingival recession. It is used to correct loosening teeth and ultimately, to prevent tooth loss.

Allogenic grafting offers the following benefits:

• A single surgical site (the receiver site only);
• Several sections can be treated simultaneously;
• No scarring at the surgical site;
• Very little post-surgery discomfort ;
• Positive esthetic results.

For more information about gum grafts, please contact Dr Saba Dental Clinic staff for advice.

Whether your gums have receded over the years or your tooth roots have become exposed, a gingival graft is one option to consider. When a root is exposed, the risk of developing cavities increases, not to mention the discomfort of hot and cold sensitivity or esthetic considerations.

Here are a few factors that predispose people to receding gums:

• Very thin gums;
• Misaligned teeth;
• Poor teeth brushing technique;
• Involuntary teeth grinding (bruxism);
• Defective dental restorations.

For more information about gum grafts, please contact Dr. Saba for advice. He will be able to confirm whether this type of surgery is right for you.

   

A partial denture improves digestion by involving all the teeth in the chewing process. It also prevents your natural teeth from drifting into the edentulous space. If you are missing teeth and you are not wearing a partial denture, you could put your gums at risk and let them vulnerable without protection.

We have also a denturology department which will meet all your needs in complete dentures. Book now for a consultation appointment with the denturist by calling at 450-629-3368.

Good oral health primarily involves eating a healthy, balanced diet combined with adequate oral care.

Early in life, children lack the fine motor skills needed to properly clean all surfaces of the teeth, especially molars. For that reason, parental supervision is necessary until children reach the skill level needed to do it alone.

Furthermore, since children can develop cavities as soon as they get their first tooth, our office strongly encourages parents to book for a dental examination appointment for their child before the child’s third birthday. However, if you notice anything unusual or you feel concerned about something, feel free to contact us sooner. Since the health of the primary teeth has a major impact on the permanent teeth, their care is no less important. As the saying goes “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”