How can I prevent oral infections?
Maintain good oral hygiene, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, have a balanced diet, see a dentist regularly, and address dental issues promptly.
Maintain good oral hygiene, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, have a balanced diet, see a dentist regularly, and address dental issues promptly.
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.
Limit acidic foods and drinks, use a straw, rinse with water after consuming acids, and wait to brush. Use toothpaste with fluoride and see a dentist regularly.
A tooth that can be moved in its socket due to bone loss, often resulting from severe gum disease.
Causes include poor oral hygiene, certain foods, dry mouth, smoking, dental issues, or systemic diseases like diabetes or gastrointestinal disorders.
OTC products are generally less potent than professional treatments and may take longer for visible results.
Place it in milk, a tooth preservation product, or hold it inside the mouth (avoiding swallowing) until reaching a dentist.
Through visual inspection, palpation, using specialized lights, or dyes, and if suspicious, a biopsy is taken for definitive diagnosis.