Dear valued member of our dental family, (un message français suivra) We hope all is well with you and your family during these challenging times. We are now scheduling dental appointments, and taking extensive precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our patients. We are fully compliant with...
Hello, I'm Dr JoAnne Rochon, I'm a general dentist in downtown Ottawa and people often ask me if high speed braces are more painful than conventional braces because the treatment is faster. High Speed Braces (HSB) are not more painful than regular braces. At Ottawa HSB,...
Hello, I'm Dr JoAnne Rochon, I'm a general dentist practicing in downtown Ottawa and I have been asked to comment on what hsb look like. You do not have to wear metal braces on your teeth to get a great smile in about 6 months. Ottawa...
Hello, I'm Dr. JoAnne Rochon, I"m a general dentist practicing in downtown Ottawa and today I will talk about the effect of high speed braces on teeth, roots and gums. At Ottawa HSB, we are often asked if the high speed of treatment causes any damage...
What’s something that is hard to build but once it’s firmly established is hard to destroy? Well, there are many things that can satisfy these particular criteria but this particular thing isn’t physically tangible. Confidence; when a person is confident in themselves and the decisions...
When you’re a child, life is full of joy and wonder. You are able to be more carefree because for the most part, the weight of having to make decisions or dealing with things of great importance is left to your parents/guardians, aka the adults....
It's 2016! A new year can mean many different things to people. If the previous year went well for you, 2016 should be a continuation of whatever it was that made it so good, with the addition of new things to help make it even...
They say seeing is believing, but sometimes it's good to believe in the things that you don't see as well. Take for instance an actor that is working on a movie that will contain computer generated imagery (CGI); they have to believe in and act...
Sometimes things that are 'mini' are just as good (and sometimes even better) than their larger counterparts. Some good examples of this include: appetizers, cupcakes and a vehicle that has the name mini in its name. Another great example of something that is mini but...
In life, we seem to constantly be in the pursuit of perfection. Whenever an event is approaching the requires a certain type of attire, there's the pursuit of the 'perfect' outfit. If you have a school/work project, you will dedicate many hours toward it in...
Peanut butter and jelly, ketchup and mustard, chocolate and vanilla; these items are all opposites in some ways, yet they are able to compliment each other very well. The flavours may seem conflicting while on their own, but together they are harmonious. Dentists and orthodontists...
Has it been a while since you've seen your Ottawa dentist? Do you not even have an Ottawa dentist that you visit regularly? If this is the case, fear not...
Teeth and gums are not only a very important part of your mouth, but of your body as a whole. They assist with chewing and eating, but they are great indicators for potential underlying health issues as well. For instance, if your gums are prone...
We live in a world that is obsessed with outer appearance. It’s fine to always want to look and feel your best, but trying to keep up with standards that are set by the media is never the way to do it. It’s important to...
Another Halloween has come and gone! All of the little ghosts, goblins, doctors, astronauts, witches, superheroes and the like made their way door to door, smiled their cutest (yet spookiest!) smiles, said ‘trick or treat’ at the top of their lungs and were greatly rewarded...
The importance of regular brushing and flossing is something that is ingrained into us from childhood. Brushing in circles, up and down, back and forth, making sure to clean your tongue thoroughly, etc. are all things that are important to do, regardless of age. Building...
Being in pain is not fun. Whenever you get any type of procedure done, regardless of what part of the body it occurs on, chances are there will be a level of pain or discomfort. This may happen either during said procedure, or afterward during...
Regardless of the area, we as humans are always seeking perfection. A chef for instance, will work tirelessly to craft what they believe is the perfect dish and plating. The only problem is that the concept of perfection varies from person to person; what one...