How do I protect my teeth during sports?
Wear a mouthguard, avoid chewing on hard objects, use helmets or face cages, and follow sport-specific safety guidelines.
Wear a mouthguard, avoid chewing on hard objects, use helmets or face cages, and follow sport-specific safety guidelines.
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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.
Porcelain veneers are made from porcelain and are custom-fabricated in a dental lab. Composite veneers are made from a tooth-colored resin and can often be placed in a single visit at the dental office.
Night guards are protective devices worn at night to prevent teeth grinding or clenching.
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.
Possible reasons include cavities, gum disease, infected pulp, cracked tooth, impacted tooth, or sinus infections.
You can consume energy drinks with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of their high sugar and caffeine content.
They replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues, providing function and aesthetics. They can be full (complete) or partial, depending on the number of missing teeth.