Is it possible to be allergic to dental fillings?
Rarely, some people might be allergic to metals or materials in fillings. Symptoms can include itching or skin rashes.
Rarely, some people might be allergic to metals or materials in fillings. Symptoms can include itching or skin rashes.
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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.
Yes, it’s a good practice to replace your toothbrush after an illness to prevent re-infection. Online Appointment Requests
Porcelain veneers do not typically require special precautions during dental procedures like x-rays. Inform your dentist of their presence for proper care. Online Appointment Requests
While smoking can increase the risk of implant failure, it does not necessarily disqualify you from getting dental implants. However, it’s advisable to quit smoking or reduce tobacco use to improve implant success rates. Online Appointment Requests
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
Factors include foods, drinks (like coffee or red wine), tobacco use, medications, trauma, age, and genetics. Online Appointment Requests
A cracked filling is a dental restoration in your tooth that has failed because it has broken into pieces. Online Appointment Requests Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat causes a Cracked Filling? A filling can crack when it is old, large or it has too much biting pressure on it. It can also crack if the tooth structure…