Pierrefonds Children's Dental Centre

Pediatric Dentist Erle Schneidman, DDS or Josee Bellefleur, DMD, Pierrefonds, Quebec, practices a full scope of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.

There is evidence that demonstrates how periodontal disease may increase during adolescence due to lack of motivation to practice oral hygiene. Children who maintain good oral health habits up until the teen years are more likely to continue brushing and flossing than children who were not taught proper oral care.

DR. ERLE SCHNEIDMAN, D.D.S., M.S. Dr. Erle Schneidman was born and raised in Montreal. He is married and has four wonderful children. Dr. Schneidman graduated from McGill University dental school in 1986 and did his specialty training in Columbus, Ohio.

While many people believe periodontal disease is an adult problem, studies indicate that gingivitis (the first stage of periodontal disease) is nearly a universal problem among children and adolescents. Advanced forms of periodontal disease are more rare in children than adults, but can occur.