How often should dental check-ups occur?
For most people, twice a year is recommended, but those at high risk for dental diseases might need more frequent visits.
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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.
Factors include oral hygiene habits, diet, genetics, and the flow and composition of saliva.
Saliva helps cleanse the mouth, digest food, prevent infection by controlling bacteria, and provides disease-fighting substances.
It depends on individual health needs. For some, every 6 months is recommended, while others might only need them every few years.
Dentists address overall oral health, while orthodontists specialize in correcting teeth and jaw alignment.
They restore a tooth damaged by decay back to its normal function and shape by filling the cavity after removing the decayed portion.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, and massaging tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.