Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Corrective jaw surgery improves the position of your jaw. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after your surgery, and at home.
A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home.
Il est possible que l’on doive vous faire une greffe de tissu pendant votre chirurgie buccale (bouche). Cette brochure explique quels types de tissus peuvent être greffés, les avantages et les risques liés aux greffes de tissus et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’intervention chirurgicale. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This surgery is done to remove tumours or growths in your mouth and nearby areas. This pamphlet includes what to expect before surgery, how the surgery is done, after surgery, possible complications, what to expect when going home, activity tips, and a list of symptoms to be aware of.
La plus fréquente du cancer de la bouche est le tabagisme. Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur les nombreuses façons dont le cancer de la bouche peut se développer, ainsi que ses symptômes. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Having a healthy mouth can reduce your risk of the mouth problems that cancer and cancer treatment can cause. This pamphlet explains why cancer treatments cause mouth problems, what problems they cause, and how to keep your mouth healthy.
When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make changes to the foods you eat. This pamphlet gives tips to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Preprosthetic jaw surgery is done to change the upper or lower jaw ridges. This is done so dentures can be worn more comfortably, or dental implants can be placed. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery.
Le dépliant explique ce qui cause les caries, ce qu’est la résine de scellement et son fonctionnement, le meilleur moment de l’appliquer, sa durée et la couverture par le MSI (régime provincial d'assurance-maladie). This pamphlet is also available in English.