How do orthodontic retainers work?
They hold straightened teeth in place, preventing them from shifting after orthodontic treatment, ensuring long-term alignment.
They hold straightened teeth in place, preventing them from shifting after orthodontic treatment, ensuring long-term alignment.
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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.
Dentists address overall oral health, while orthodontists specialize in correcting teeth and jaw alignment. Online Appointment Requests
Invisalign aligners can often be worn with a permanent dental retainer, but consult with your orthodontist for personalized guidance. Online Appointment Requests
Often called laughing gas” Online Appointment Requests
Drink plenty of water, chew sugar-free gum, avoid caffeine and alcohol, use a humidifier, and consider over-the-counter mouth rinses. Online Appointment Requests
A procedure to treat infection or damage in the pulp (center) of a tooth. It involves removing the pulp, cleaning the canal, and sealing it. Online Appointment Requests
Sugar-free gum can actually be beneficial because it stimulates saliva production, which helps neutralize acids. However, gum with sugar can contribute to cavities. Online Appointment Requests