Why is saliva important?
It helps digest food, cleanses the mouth, fights germs, prevents bad breath, and provides enzymes to assist digestion.
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.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, tongue cleaner, tongue scraper, and gum massager can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
You can consume herbal kombucha with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.
You can consume flavored rice milk with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any added sugars and maintain good oral hygiene.
You may not realize it, but your dental health could be directly linked to other health problems you may be facing. Poor oral hygiene can have detrimental effects on your overall well-being, including heart disease, diabetes, and even mental health conditions. As such, it is crucial to understand and address any dental issues you may…
Brush and floss, provide a full medical history, list medications, inform of any anxiety, and ask questions about your oral health.
You can use a tongue scraper with porcelain veneers, but be gentle to avoid dislodging the veneers.