What are dental inlays and onlays?
They’re restorative fillings made of composite or porcelain that fit into or onto the tooth, often used when a standard filling isn’t suitable.
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.
Aligner removal tools can be helpful for taking out aligners, but it’s essential to use them gently to avoid damaging the aligners.
Teeth grinding or bruxism can wear down teeth, cause headaches, or jaw pain. It often occurs during sleep.
Dental work focusing on improving the appearance of the mouth, teeth, and smile. It includes procedures like whitening, veneers, bonding, and crowns.
Genetics, premature loss of baby teeth, thumb-sucking, injuries, and habits like tongue thrusting can contribute.
Tooth decay exposes the inner layers of the tooth, making it sensitive to temperature, pressure, or sweets, leading to pain.
Risks include infection, prolonged bleeding, swelling, nerve damage, injury to teeth, gum recession, and difficulty with oral functions.