How is oral health linked to overall health?
Poor oral health can lead to or exacerbate cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and other conditions due to the spread of infections.
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 a mouth guard, reducing stress, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, and addressing misaligned teeth can help.
Calcium strengthens tooth enamel, which is vital for protecting teeth from decay.
They can result from fluorosis, demineralization (often due to braces), or a developmental condition.
Professional treatments provide faster results than at-home kits. Sensitivity is common post-treatment. Not all discolorations can be bleached effectively.
It’s a misalignment of the upper and lower teeth when biting or chewing, which might require orthodontic treatment.
Pain, swelling, redness in gums, bad taste, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Immediate dental care is essential.