Why should I avoid biting my nails?
It can damage the tooth enamel, cause misalignment of front teeth, and introduce bacteria into the mouth.
It can damage the tooth enamel, cause misalignment of front teeth, and introduce bacteria into the mouth.
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.
Causes include acidic foods/drinks, acid reflux, dry mouth, grinding, certain medications, genetics, and environmental factors.
You can wear lipstick or lip balm with Invisalign aligners, but be sure to apply them after inserting the aligners to prevent transfer.
Rubber tip stimulators can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Ideally, a child’s first dental visit should be by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears.
It can lead to tooth wear, fractures, jaw pain, headaches, and exacerbate temporomandibular joint disorders.
Dental wax can be applied to smooth out rough aligner edges and reduce irritation on your cheeks or lips.