Hello everyone! My name is Anto and I’m a French Canadian dentist living in Montreal. Dentistry has been my profession for many years now and I love my job. I also like photography, traveling around the world and all natural sciences. I am a very curious person.
I have done my dental studies at the Université de Montréal, graduating in 1999. I have been lucky to visit many interesting countries around the World, and my favourite one remains New Zealand. In each trip I make, I like to photograph what I find fascinating about architecture, people, and mostly landscapes. In each country you can find spectacular sceneries that take your breath away.
I created this blog to express dental advice on common dental subjects that many interest the general public. Although most of my articles are based on scientific face, I do share my own professional opinions and I try to keep the blog non-biased.
I expose some of my pictures on my web site:
http://www.studiodentaire.com/index_en.php (English).
http://www.studiodentaire.com (French).
My heroes are my parents Annie and Camille.
Yes. Unfortuneately doesn’t seem to make any difference! (in response to brush phobic son)
My 14 year old son is phobic about brushing his teeth. Not a laziness thing but a genuine phobia of the brush feel. Anything that can be done?
Donald, have you tried an electric tooth brush, the rotating ones?
Thank you for your advice, Dr. Anto! It really helped.
Hi TalkResearch,
About your jaw, I would recommend to have it checked by a dentist or an orthodontist who specializes in TMJ as well (temporo-mandibular joint). They will check for cracking, or any other symptoms that your jaw might have. Maybe you just need a bite-splint to be worn while you sleep.
I would love to help you online, but if you were seen by a professional, they will help you more.
Hi Dr. Anto,
Nice blog – thanks for all the great advice! =)
I had a question for you. I have been debating whether I should visit the dentist and with no insurance its a hard decision. Anyways, my question is that after getting orthodontic treatment for a few years that is, braces, my lower jaw seems to be kind of… lose? i don’t know what would be the best way to describe it but when im sleeping or eating it kinda shifts to a side and it hurst to bring it back to the center. Is that common? Is that a deficiency of vitamins or what do you think it is?
Thanks!
Hi Athena,
If you swallowed your tooth and it went into your stomach, there shouldn’t be any problems.
But if your tooth was lose enough for you to swallow it, then you have serious gum disease and you MUST consult a dentist ASAP because the infection in your gums can make your lung infection even worse!
You must also mention you swallowing your tooth next time you see your doctor.
Anto.
what happens when a lady aged 68 swollows her tooth
when she was asleep during the night? Is it dangerous
as, she has lung infection and a weak heart….
what should be done???
hope to hear from you asap.
thank you.
Thank you, have a nice day too! By the way, your website is very interesting!
Have a nice day !