How can I address grinding my teeth?
Using a night guard, managing stress, and modifying lifestyle habits can help reduce or prevent teeth grinding.
Using a night guard, managing stress, and modifying lifestyle habits can help reduce or prevent teeth grinding.
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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.
A floss holder can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth. Online Appointment Requests
Clean them daily using a soft denture brush and a non-abrasive denture cleaner, not toothpaste. Also, keep them moist when not in use. Online Appointment Requests
Using a mouth guard, reducing stress, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and addressing misaligned teeth can help. Online Appointment Requests
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
Invisalign aligners can often be worn with dental bridges or partial dentures, but consult with your orthodontist for personalized advice. Online Appointment Requests
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.