How do dentists treat gum disease?
Via professional cleanings, scaling and root planing, medications, or surgical treatments, depending on the severity.
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.
Yes, you can get porcelain veneers for a single tooth or a few teeth, depending on your specific needs and goals.
Every 3-4 months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. Also, after any illness.
Porcelain veneers can provide a more uniform and aesthetically pleasing appearance to teeth with mottling or uneven coloring.
Porcelain veneers can effectively restore the appearance of teeth with worn or chipped edges, creating a more youthful look.
Both can be effective if used correctly. Electric brushes might be easier for those with limited mobility and might encourage longer brushing.
Red or white patches, sores that don’t heal, lumps, pain, difficulty swallowing, or changes in voice or weight.