Patrick Girouard
Dentist
790 boul Dieppe Blvd Unit 203 Dieppe NB, E1A9G5About
Dr. Patrick Girouard is a Dentist practicing in Dieppe, NB. Dr. Girouard specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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What are the treatment options for an infected tooth?
To resolve the issue of an infected tooth, one must remove the source of the infection... making the assumption that your infected tooth refers to an infection of the inside of your tooth (pulp chamber and the root(s) canal(s)), two choices may be available: an extraction or root canal therapy. Both options will remove the source of the infection, but only will allow you to keep that tooth. Once the root canal is completed, you must also repair (restore) the tooth properly. If you remove the tooth, you may need to replace it to maintain a proper bite function. READ MORE
Is surgery the only treatment for TMJ?
No, surgery should be the last treatment option for TMJD Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. READ MORE
What is the reason behind tooth sensitivity?
Teeth sensitivity could be secondary to a deep decay or filling that may have affected the nerve inside the tooth. In this situation, you may need a root canal. However, there are other reasons why a tooth may be sensitive, like a decay or a faulty bite. The only way to assess the occlusion properly is the digital occlusal analysis with T-Scan. An examination will determine the reason or reasons why and allow the establishment of a proper treatment plan. READ MORE
Can a toothpaste help with tooth sensitivity?
Some toothpaste may reduce the sensitivity, however, there may be some other reasons why the teeth are sensitive. A thorough examination is advise to eliminate something like a cavity and a Digital Occlusal Analysis, with T-Scan, is recommended to evaluate the occlusion. The occlusion could be the reason why the teeth are sensitive! READ MORE
What could be the reason for my jaw stiffness?
There are many reasons for the jaw to be stiff. A thorough evaluation with digital biometrics will allow to determine if the teeth, the muscles and the joints are working properly together. To help with this situation, one must ask “WHY” and only then can a diagnosis and prognosis be provided. Not all dentists have the same training to assess the jaw joint issues and you may have to find someone with more advanced training and knowledge for a second opinion… READ MORE
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