FAQ

How should I clean my braces?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS July 1, 2023 Reading Time: 1 minute

Brush after each meal, use a soft-bristled toothbrush, floss daily with a floss threader, and consider using an interdental brush.

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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.

FAQ

How can I treat a canker sore?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS August 31, 2023 3:56 pm Reading Time: 1 minute

Rinse with salt water, avoid spicy/acidic foods, apply a topical oral gel, and consult a dentist if persistent. Online Appointment Requests

FAQ

Can porcelain veneers be used to fix a tooth with a congenital defect?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS September 23, 2023 10:29 pm Reading Time: 1 minute

Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to improve the appearance of a tooth with a congenital defect, creating a more uniform smile. Online Appointment Requests

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Can porcelain veneers be used to improve the appearance of teeth with uneven occlusion (bite)?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS October 16, 2023 3:31 pm Reading Time: 1 minute

Porcelain veneers can effectively enhance the occlusion (bite) of teeth, improving their function and appearance. Online Appointment Requests

FAQ | Invisalign

Can I use a water flosser with Invisalign aligners in place?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS September 25, 2023 2:59 amAugust 28, 2024 2:59 pm Reading Time: 1 minute

You can use a water flosser for oral hygiene, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth. Online Appointment Requests

FAQ

Can I use a proxabrush with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, tapered bristles, and fluoride coating with porcelain veneers in place?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS October 19, 2023 11:18 am Reading Time: 1 minute

A proxabrush with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, tapered bristles, and fluoride coating can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth. Online Appointment Requests

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Can I use a proxabrush with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, tapered bristles, fluoride coating, angled neck, extended handle, bristle protector, and toothpick with porcelain veneers in place?

ByDr Susan Pan, DDS October 25, 2023 8:56 pm Reading Time: 1 minute

A proxabrush with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, tapered bristles, fluoride coating, angled neck, extended handle, bristle protector, and toothpick can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth. Online Appointment Requests