Can I drink through a straw while wearing Invisalign aligners?
Drinking through a straw is generally acceptable, but be cautious to avoid dislodging the aligners or causing them to become stained.
Drinking through a straw is generally acceptable, but be cautious to avoid dislodging the aligners or causing them to become stained.
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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.
Smoking can reduce blood flow to the gums, increasing the risk of gum disease, and slowing healing. Online Appointment Requests
While you can use whitening toothpaste, it’s essential to rinse your aligners thoroughly to prevent them from becoming discolored. Online Appointment Requests
Using a night guard, managing stress, and modifying lifestyle habits can help reduce or prevent teeth grinding. Online Appointment Requests
Frequent exposure to sugar increases the risk of cavities as bacteria in the mouth convert sugars to acid, which can erode enamel. Online Appointment Requests
Yes, it’s linked to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases, and pregnancy complications. Online Appointment Requests
Numerous factors can stain teeth, including foods, tobacco, poor oral hygiene, certain medications, age, trauma, and genetics. Online Appointment Requests