What causes toothaches?
Possible reasons include cavities, gum disease, infected pulp, cracked tooth, impacted tooth, or sinus infections.
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.
A proxabrush with a silicone tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, tongue cleaner, and tongue scraper can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Smoking can reduce blood flow to the gums, increasing the risk of gum disease, and slowing healing.
The placement of porcelain veneers is generally not painful. Local anesthesia may be used during the tooth preparation stage to ensure comfort.
Yes, dental implants can improve speech difficulties that result from missing teeth. They provide stable support for speech and articulation.
Practice good oral hygiene, consider dental procedures like scaling and root planing, surgical grafts, or using specifically designed toothbrushes or toothpaste.