How can I improve my gum health?
Maintain oral hygiene, use antimicrobial or therapeutic mouthwash, eat a balanced diet, avoid tobacco, and have regular dental check-ups.
Maintain oral hygiene, use antimicrobial or therapeutic mouthwash, eat a balanced diet, avoid tobacco, and have regular dental check-ups.
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.
Dental tape with a silicone coating, textured surface, waxed finish, fluoride coating, and floss picks can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Brush and floss regularly, have professional cleanings, avoid tobacco, and maintain a balanced diet.
Diabetes can increase the risk of gum disease, fungal infections, dry mouth, and slow healing after dental procedures.
You can consume herbal kombucha with added probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.
It can lead to tooth wear, fractures, jaw pain, headaches, and exacerbate temporomandibular joint disorders.
Eating spicy foods with Invisalign aligners is generally acceptable, but be sure to rinse your aligners thoroughly after eating.