What are the types of dental fillings?
They include amalgam (silver), composite (tooth-colored), gold, and ceramic.
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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.
They contain abrasives and chemicals that help remove surface stains from teeth, but don’t change the intrinsic color of the teeth.
Clean gums with a soft cloth, brush baby teeth with a soft brush, avoid sugary drinks, and have a dental check-up by age one.
Porcelain veneers provide a more significant and long-lasting improvement in tooth color compared to teeth whitening procedures.
The main cause is the buildup of plaque, but other factors include smoking, hormonal changes, illnesses, medications, and poor oral hygiene.
It’s best to remove Invisalign aligners before swimming in a pool, as pool chemicals may affect the aligners.
They can be prescribed for dental infections. However, overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance and might affect oral flora.