Can dental implants help with facial symmetry and fullness after tooth loss?
Dental implants can contribute to improved facial symmetry and fullness by preventing bone loss in the jaw, which can lead to a sunken appearance after tooth loss.
Dental implants can contribute to improved facial symmetry and fullness by preventing bone loss in the jaw, which can lead to a sunken appearance after tooth loss.
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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.
Diabetes can increase the risk of gum disease, fungal infections, dry mouth, and slow healing after dental procedures.
You can clean your Invisalign aligners by gently brushing them with a soft toothbrush and lukewarm water. Avoid using hot water, as it can distort the aligners.
Interdental brushes with a silicone coating and textured surface can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
A tooth that can be moved in its socket due to bone loss, often resulting from severe gum disease.
Flossing removes plaque and food particles between teeth and below the gumline where toothbrushes can’t reach, preventing gum disease and cavities.
Porcelain veneers can conceal old dental work, including metal fillings, giving your teeth a more uniform and aesthetically pleasing appearance.