What is an oral irrigator?
It’s a device that uses a stream of pulsating water to remove food particles and plaque between teeth and below the gumline.
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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.
For procedures like tooth decay removal, gum reshaping, biopsy, or teeth whitening, offering precision and reduced discomfort.
The dental implant process can take several months, as it involves multiple stages. Initial implant placement typically takes about 1-2 hours, but the entire process, including healing and crown placement, can take 3-6 months or more.
Causes include biting on hard objects, trauma, cavities that weaken the tooth, large old fillings, or habits like grinding.
Maintain good oral hygiene, drink water, avoid tobacco and certain foods, chew sugar-free gum, and consider mouthwash or professional dental cleanings.
Crowns restore a tooth’s shape, size, and strength. They fully encase the visible portion of the tooth or dental implant.
Signs include crowded or misaligned teeth, overbites, underbites, and regular biting of cheek or tongue. A dentist or orthodontist can assess the need.