At Westmount Dental, we aim to have a more positive environmental impact. Our office was designed with the intent to help protect our environment and examples include: Paperless charting Electronic insurance submissions Digital imaging Digital x-ray radiography Digital impression... READ MORE

Why should you update your Dentist with changes to your medical history? Why does the dentist need to know about your hospitalizations, medications, allergies, and other personal medical problems? After all, having a dental cleaning or a filling is not a big deal, right? The... READ MORE

The World Health Organization states “fluoridation of water supplies, where possible, is the most effective public health measure for the prevention of dental decay.” Such a compelling statement demonstrates the global impact that water fluoridation has had since its introduction... READ MORE

Oral ulcers are a common clinical problem affecting both adults and children.  Generally, an ulcer is a round or oval yellow defect of the skin, which has exposed the deeper layers to the external environment. These ulcers can appear as individual or multiple lesions, forming... READ MORE

Digital Impressions with iTero An accurate impression is fundamental to a successful outcome in dentistry. Providing digital impression procedures with the iTero laser and optical scanner provides consistent, superior results and numerous other benefits for the clinician, patient... READ MORE

A complete preventive dentistry program includes:  brushing and flossing, use of fluoride, good nutrition, restoring fractured fillings and teeth, treating decay as soon as possible, and regular dental examinations. For maximum benefit, preventive resin restorations should be... READ MORE

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Dental Treatment How a woman cares for her teeth during her pregnancy can affect her health and her developing baby. During the course of pregnancy, some women have a reduced ability to fight bacteria and, as a result, may have sore and bleeding... READ MORE

Have you ever cancelled a dental cleaning appointment because you were too busy with work, too busy with the kids, or too busy with life? Undoubtedly. And you may have justified it to yourself by saying, “It’s just a cleaning anyways.” Don’t worry,... READ MORE

Thankfully old-school impressions are no longer the only option. With state-of-the-art technology and our progressive office that’s providing your treatment, making a great and comfortable first impression with the iTero scanner has never been easier.   The iTero... READ MORE