How does alcohol consumption affect oral health?
Frequent alcohol consumption can lead to dry mouth, increase the risk of gum disease, and raise oral cancer risk.
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.
Using dental bonding, veneers, crowns, or if severe, root canal therapy.
Causes include poor dental hygiene, foods, tobacco products, dry mouth, infections, and other medical conditions.
Consider needs like cavity protection, gum health, whitening, or sensitivity. Look for ADA seal and consult with a dentist.
Direct fillings (like amalgam or composite) are placed immediately in a cavity. Indirect fillings (like inlays or onlays) are fabricated outside of the mouth and then placed.
A filling restores a tooth damaged by decay, while bonding repairs chipped or cracked teeth using a tooth-colored composite resin.
You should avoid using mouthwash with your aligners in place, as some mouthwashes may contain ingredients that can damage or discolor them.