How does smoking affect oral health?
It increases the risk of gum disease, tooth loss, oral cancer, and leads to bad breath and tooth discoloration.
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.
You can consume herbal kombucha with added probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, collagen, and electrolytes with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.
Diode lasers are used for soft tissue treatments, like contouring gums or treating periodontal disease.
Wearing a retainer may be necessary after getting porcelain veneers to maintain their alignment and the overall health of your smile.
Aging can increase risks of gum disease, tooth loss, dry mouth, oral cancer, and wear of tooth surfaces.
Dental implants can be used as anchor points for braces or orthodontic appliances, providing stable support for orthodontic treatment.