How does smoking affect gums?
Smoking can reduce blood flow to the gums, increasing the risk of gum disease, and slowing healing.
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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.
Factors include oral hygiene habits, diet, genetics, and the flow and composition of saliva.
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.
It increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, and can cause bad breath and tooth staining.
Dental bonding uses a tooth-colored resin applied to the tooth to improve its appearance, shape, or to close gaps.
Aging, tobacco use, certain foods/drinks (coffee, tea, red wine), trauma, medications, and genetics can lead to discoloration.
A dentist specializing in treating diseases of the tooth pulp and nerve. They often perform procedures like root canals.