Author: Rochon Racicot

  Attention: If you are in need of braces, you’re in the right place! Dr. Rochon’s dental office will be conducting an orthodontic study group and is seeking qualified patients who wish to improve their smiles. Are you: Between the ages of 12-17 (or know someone who is)?...

If you have dental benefits, you are very fortunate. Some of you may even have double coverage if your life partner also has benefits. Dental plans are best used to cover preventative maintenance visits, and if you see your favourite dentist on a regular basis, chances...

Simply put, dental implants are titanium posts that are placed in the jaw bone to replace the root of a missing tooth. The post is coated with a material that attracts bone and within 3 to 6 months the jawbone becomes fuzed to the dental...

What Causes Bad Breath? The worst part about bad breath is not knowing you have it!. Fortunately, this problem is often easy to fix. About 80% of bad breath comes from the mouth. Cavities or gum disease can lead to bad breath, as can tonsils that have...

The worst part about bad breath is not knowing you have it!. Fortunately, this problem is often easy to fix. About 80% of bad breath comes from the mouth. Cavities or gum disease can lead to bad breath, as can tonsils that have trapped food particles;...

Dr. Rochon, what is the relationship between diabetes and your mouth? People living with diabetes are at risk for mouth infections, especially gum disease. Gum disease can damage the gum and bone that hold your teeth in place and may lead to painful chewing problems. Some...

There is an old saying that a good smile “warms hearts and opens doors.” A smile is one of the first things that others see about us. It’s one of the things that make the first impression of you in the minds of others. So it...