Why do dental fillings sometimes fail?
Reasons include wear and tear, tooth decay around the filling, biting hard objects, or the filling not bonding properly.
Reasons include wear and tear, tooth decay around the filling, biting hard objects, or the filling not bonding properly.
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.
You can use a gum stimulator with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Yes, with precautions. Inform your dentist about the pregnancy, and routine dental care is generally safe during the second trimester.
Porcelain veneers can effectively mask the appearance of tetracycline stains, creating a whiter and more attractive smile.
It can lead to staining, bad breath, gum disease, suppressed immune responses, and increases the risk of oral cancer.
Water flossers can be used as part of your oral hygiene routine, but remove your aligners before using them to ensure thorough cleaning.
They act as a protective shield, covering the chewing surfaces of molars to prevent decay.