At a Glance: Smoking, Your Gums, and Implant Success If you smoke and you're considering dental implants, this guide is for you. Here's the short version for patients across Westmount, Outremont, and downtown Montreal: Smoking reduces blood flow to your gums, weakens your immune defenses, and raises your risk of
At a Glance If you are missing several teeth in Westmount and weighing your replacement options, here is the short version: Implant-supported dentures restore a full arch using only a handful of implants (often 4 to 6), making them efficient for extensive tooth loss. Multiple single implants replace each missing
At a Glance Gum tissue does not grow back on its own. Once it recedes, only treatment like a gum graft can rebuild that protective layer. Untreated recession can lead to root cavities, bone loss, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. Early gum grafting has a higher success rate than
At a Glance Periodontitis is advanced gum disease that damages the bone and tissue holding your teeth in place. This guide is for adults in Outremont and across Montreal who notice bleeding gums, loose teeth, or persistent bad breath and want to understand their treatment options. You'll learn how periodontitis
At a Glance: Reversing Gingivitis Is Possible Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, marked by inflammation, bleeding, and tender gums. It is reversible with a combination of professional cleaning and better home care. Treating it early prevents progression to periodontitis, a more serious condition that damages the bone
At a Glance A single tooth implant replaces both the missing root and the visible crown, working like a natural tooth without touching the teeth on either side. The main advantage: it preserves your jawbone and blends in so well that most people never notice it. This guide is for
At a Glance Dental implant removal is a surgical procedure to take out a failing or problematic implant post, usually because of infection or poor healing. Common reasons include peri-implantitis, failed bone fusion, mechanical damage, or an implant placed in a poor position. After removal, options like bone grafting followed
At a Glance Bone regeneration, often called bone grafting, rebuilds jawbone that has been lost after tooth loss, gum disease, or injury. A healthy volume of bone creates the stable foundation dental implants need for long-term success. Dr. Thomas Nguyen offers advanced regenerative techniques in Montréal, helping patients who were
At a Glance Mini dental implants are narrower titanium posts used to replace certain missing teeth or stabilize loose dentures, often in situations where standard implants would need bone grafting first. This guide explains how they work, who they suit, and how they compare to traditional implants, written for patients
At a Glance Implant-supported crowns replace a missing tooth by placing a titanium post in the jawbone, acting like a new tooth root. Traditional bridges use the neighbouring healthy teeth as anchors to hold a replacement tooth in place. The right choice depends on your jawbone health, your budget, your
At a Glance Gum disease develops in stages. Gingivitis is the early, reversible form of gum inflammation, while periodontitis is the advanced stage that damages the bone supporting your teeth. This guide is for Montreal residents noticing symptoms like bleeding or swollen gums who want to understand the difference and
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