What’s the difference between a retainer and braces?
Braces apply pressure to move teeth to their proper position, while retainers hold them in place once they’re positioned correctly.
Dentist
Dr. Susan R. Pan, DDS, is a highly qualified dentist with a long-standing engagement in the field since 1986. She was a recipient of the Dr. Gerald Z Wright Award for graduating first in her class at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. Additionally, she worked as a clinical instructor for new dentists at the University of Western Ontario’s School of Dentistry and graduated from the Dental School of Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Pan has received recognition for her exceptional work, as she was consecutively awarded the Diamond Winner for the Readers’ Choice of their Favorite Dentist by the Hamilton Spectator in 2014 and 2015, and was nominated for the same title multiple times in 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Dental picks with a silicone tip and soft rubber tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
An ultrasonic toothbrush can be used with porcelain veneers, but use it gently to avoid damaging the veneers or causing them to become dislodged.
They replace missing teeth, prevent bone loss, provide a stable foundation, improve oral function, and maintain facial aesthetics.
They include amalgam (silver), composite (tooth-colored), gold, and ceramic.
Thin shells of porcelain or resin that cover the front surface of teeth, improving their appearance in terms of color, shape, size, or length.
It’s the ideal timeframe (within an hour) after a tooth is knocked out to re-implant it successfully.