How do you treat a chipped tooth?
Depending on the severity, treatments range from bonding or veneers to crowns or root canals.
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.
You can often continue Invisalign treatment with a dental implant or implant-supported restoration, but consult with your orthodontist for personalized guidance.
Causes include acidic foods/drinks, acid reflux, dry mouth, grinding, certain medications, genetics, and environmental factors.
They’re a temporary set, making way for the permanent teeth. As permanent teeth grow, roots of baby teeth dissolve until they loosen and fall out.
You can consume vitamin water with porcelain veneers, but be mindful of its sugar content and maintain good oral hygiene.
A device worn over the teeth to protect them from grinding or clenching, often used during sleep.
Some individuals may experience mild gum irritation initially, but it should improve as they become accustomed to wearing the aligners.