Dr Antoine Nguyen

I would like to introduce a very good friend of mine who is also a dentist. Dr Antoine Nguyen is a very kind and gentle dentist who practices in Montreal’s suburbs, in a municipality called Longueuil. He is an excellent dentist as he is always up to date in dental techniques, he offers excellent treatments for his patients and is very caring for their well being.

I have known Dr Antoine Nguyen for many years now. We have studied together at university, first in biology and then in dentistry. We have also remained friends after our academic years, and travelled together to several interesting destinations. I am sure he will take care of his patients for a very long time because he loves being a dentist!

In French: Dr Antoine Nguyen

Abscess Fracturing a Tooth

Can a tooth abscess really fracture a tooth? Of course, if it’s left there for a long time! A tooth abscess that has originated from a tooth is caused by a big cavity that has reached the pulp chamber. When the abscess is big and painful, there is a good chance that the cavity is also huge and compromises the integrity of the tooth. If it is not treated, the tooth might break apart to a point that no treatment can restore it, eventually needing to be extracted. If the fracture is not too big, the tooth might be restored by a root canal and a crown.

An abscess might also originate from the gums and not from a tooth itself. In that case, gum disease must be treated in order to eliminate the abscess. Daily oral hygiene care, including brushing and flossing, are very important to prevent gum disease.

An abscess is made of infection, and whether it originates from the gums or from a tooth, it is a bad thing to have in the mouth because the bacteria can enter your body and reach other organs. This can complicate diseases such as diabetes and caridiovascular disease.

Depending of how big the abscess is, usually prior to any treatments, antibiotic medication should be taken to control it. But put in mind that the antibiotic effect is only temporary and permanent treatment should be done.

Full Article: Can an Abscess Cause a Tooth to Break Apart?
In French: Abcès qui fracture une dent?

Dr Pascal Terjanian

Many years ago I had a chance to work in a dental clinic in the city of Terrebonne. Dentspa is operated by many dentists, including Dr Pascal Terjanian himself, from whom I learned many dental treatment techniques that I still apply today. What I mostly enjoyed from that clinic is the dynamic team that is available for all the patients and the quality of treatments that are offered.

I do not work there anymore as I have to take care of my own clinic which is growing rapidly. But whoever lives in Terrebonne or nearby, I highly recommend to try Dentspa for dental care.

In French: Dr Pascal Terjanian

Age that a Baby’s Teeth Start Erupting

If you wonder at exactly what age your child’s teeth start erupting, well at around 6 months you should get some results. The first teeth to erupt are the lower central incisors, which are right in the centre of the lower jaw. Within the age of two, all 20 deciduous teeth must have come out completely.

Here’s a complete chart of tooth eruption. Remember that the numbers are averages and a variation of a few months is considered to be normal.

Primary Teeth
Upper Teeth	Eruption Time	Age of Loss of Tooth
Central Incisor	8 to 12 months	6 to 7 years old
Lateral Incisor	9 to 13 months	7 to 8 years old
Cuspid	16 to 22 months	10 to 12 years old
First Molar	13 to 19 months	9 to 11 years old
Second Molar	25 to 33 months	10 to 12 years old
Lower Teeth	Eruption Time	Age of Loss of Tooth
Central Incisor	6 to 10 months	6 to 7 years old
Lateral Incisor	10 to 16 months	7 to 8 years old
Cuspid	17 to 23 months	9 to 12 years old
First Molar	14 to 18 months	9 to 11 years old
Second Molar	23 to 31 months	10 to 12 years old

Full Article: At What Age Do Children’s Teeth Start Coming out?
In French: Âge que les dents d’un bébé sortent