Frequently asked questions

Children under ten receive the following services free of charge. These services are sometimes offered in dental clinics or hospitals.

• Annual check-up
• An emergency examination
• An X-ray
• Local or general anaesthesia (medication at parents' expense)
• Amalgam fillings (grey) for posterior teeth
• Aesthetic (white) fillings for anterior teeth
• Prefabricated crowns
• Sedative dressings - temporary fillings to reduce pain
• Endodontics (including root canal therapy, apexification, pulpectomy, pulpotomy and emergency opening of the pulp chamber)
• Tooth and root extraction

Exclusion: The costs of sealants, orthodontic treatment, nitrous oxide sedation, cleaning, scaling and fluoride application are not covered by the Régie for children under 10.

We offer electronic transmission (Internet) of your dental insurance forms. In most cases, we have an immediate answer as to how much your dental treatment will cost. All you have to do is pay the deductible and your co-insurance (the percentage representing the portion not covered by your insurance).

We use STATIM sterilizers, which are renowned for their efficiency and reliability. Every month, biological tests are carried out in an independent laboratory to verify the effectiveness of the sterilizers.

YES, we offer general anesthesia. This service is available for patients requiring wisdom tooth surgery or implantology. The service is offered on an outpatient basis for children too young to be cooperative in the dental chair, for extensive restorative care or for those with a marked fear of the dentist. In addition, it offers appropriate dental treatment for highly anxious patients. Please note that charges for general anesthesia apply.

At Carrefour dentaire de Laval, we offer general anesthesia in conjunction with the Rockland MD private medical clinic. Because your child's safety is our top priority, all our procedures are performed under the supervision of qualified anesthesiologists from the Montreal Children's Hospital and CHU Ste-Justine. The service is available for children too young to be cooperative in the dental chair, for extensive restorative care or for those with a marked fear of the dentist. It also offers appropriate dental treatment for children with any kind of disability. Please note that fees for general anesthesia apply.

Nitrous oxide sedation transforms the stress of dentistry into a relaxing, soothing sensation. Nitrous oxide safely puts a smile on your face, even when you're in the dentist's chair. This safe and effective method of relaxation has already helped millions of people overcome their fear of dental treatment. The gas does not put the child to sleep, but removes all anxiety. Some patients describe their experience as floating in a pleasant dream. For fearful children and anxious adults, nitrous oxide can be the key to receiving the necessary dental treatment in comfort.

It enables the dentist to control pain and anxiety by administering intravenous anxiolytics and analgesics. The drugs used eliminate your anxiety and make you less aware of your surroundings. This is an altered state of consciousness in which you lose track of time. What's more, you won't feel the local anesthetic injections in your mouth. As soon as the operation is over, you return to your normal state of consciousness, with no memory of the procedure.

It is absolutely safe for children. Every effort is made to help your child accept dental treatment. Unfortunately, some children require sedation to help them accept treatment. Nitrous oxide is the safest and most predictable sedation technique for treating children. Nitrous oxide reduces the child's fear and anxiety, enabling him or her to receive more treatments in a single appointment. It leaves your child with positive memories of his or her dental visit.

It is totally safe. Nitrous oxide is considered the safest sedation agent for anxiety control during dental or medical treatment. It is a low-potency anesthetic that is completely eliminated from the body after a sedation session. The beneficial effects of nitrous oxide are even highly recommended for reducing stress in patients with certain medical conditions such as angina, hypertension or who have had a heart attack in the past. Unlike general anaesthesia, sedation with nitrous oxide allows the patient to remain fully conscious.