How can I maintain healthy teeth?
Brush twice daily, floss once daily, use fluoride toothpaste, have a balanced diet, avoid excessive sugars, and see a dentist regularly.
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.
Causes include certain medications, aging, radiation therapy, diseases, and tobacco or alcohol use.
Causes include acidic foods/drinks, acid reflux, dry mouth, grinding, certain medications, genetics, and environmental factors.
It strengthens developing teeth, making them more resistant to decay, and can reverse early signs of decay.
Using dental floss, interdental brushes, or water flossers can effectively clean between teeth and under the gumline.
They can be impacted, causing pain, or might cause crowding or misalignment of other teeth.
If there’s insufficient jawbone due to atrophy or resorption, a bone graft can provide a more stable base for the implant.