How does sugar affect oral health?
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that weaken tooth enamel, leading to decay.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that weaken tooth enamel, leading to decay.
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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.
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Hello, I’m Dr. Cindy Li from Excel Dental, located at 49 East Avenue South, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 2T5. Today, I want to address a common myth that I often hear from my patients: “Electric toothbrushes are always better than manual brushes.” While electric toothbrushes have their advantages, the truth is that both types can…
Factors include oral hygiene habits, diet, genetics, and the flow and composition of saliva. Online Appointment Requests
Factors include aging, tobacco use, consuming staining foods/drinks, certain medications, trauma, excessive fluoride, or genetics. Online Appointment Requests
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