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Introducing to you ... this week in
Your Weekly CORNWALL EVENTS & COMMUNITY Newspaper
Vol. 3, Issue 12 March 30, 2012
about CORNWALL PEOPLE for CORNWALL PEOPLE by CORNWALL PEOPLE Dr. Lama Ghantous (pictured here showing a
pamphlet to patient Kristofer Renaud with her assistant Kathrine Lefebvre looking on) proudly graduated from Ottawa university with Bsc in biochemistry in 1993 and from university of Montreal with a doctorate in dental surgery in 1997. Dr. Ghantous established her family practice here in Cornwall in1999 and attends Continuing Education courses on a regular basis to keep current and to provide quality treatment.. Integrity, empathy and professionalism are the guiding principles for this practice, and your dental health is their focus. Dr. Ghantous offers a wide range of dental services including wisdom teeth extractions, implants, dentures, partials, root canal treatment, invisalign, removable orthodontic appliances, night guards, desensitizing treatments, crowns, bridges, veneers etc. For your comfort, all these services can be offered with either nitrous oxide or oral sedation. She has a special interest in preventative dental education in elementary schools. From focusing on good oral hygiene habits, healthy diet, how to avoid trauma to teeth, to the importance of taking care of baby teeth and more, Dr. Ghantous informs her young patients early on. Dr. Ghantous has been a guest speaker at several functions addressing multiple oral health topics. Recently at the “I am a woman" show, she chose to talk about “Women’s oral health and the overall health” "Good oral health is essential to good general health. And specifically for women, a growing body of research has linked gum disease to a variety of health problems that affect women. Because gum disease is a bacterial infection, it can enter the bloodstream and may be a factor in causing other health complication," says Ghantous, "Women have special oral health requirements during the unique phases in their lives. Changes in female hormone levels during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause exaggerate the way gums react to plaque. So at these times, women need to be especially thorough when brushing and flossing every day in order to prevent gum disease." And since gum disease is usually painless, many women may not even realize they have it until it reaches an advanced state. Your best defense is to brush and floss daily and see your dentist regularly. You can book a complimentary consultation for invisalign treatment, Zoom whitening and implants. The office is open Monday to Friday 8:30-5:00 and located at 30-13th street east in the medical building. Call today, 613-938-0645 or 1888-897-8080
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