Is there a risk of aligner discoloration from certain foods or drinks?
Certain foods and drinks, like strongly colored beverages or curry, can potentially stain aligners. It’s best to remove them when consuming such items.
Certain foods and drinks, like strongly colored beverages or curry, can potentially stain aligners. It’s best to remove them when consuming such items.
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.
Options include whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, trays, strips, rinses, and professional treatments at a dentist’s office.
It’s a procedure to remove a frenum, a fold of tissue that prevents an organ in the body from moving too far.
If you experience pain or discomfort after dental implant surgery, follow your dentist’s post-operative instructions, take prescribed medications as directed, and contact your dental provider if the pain persists or worsens.
Every 3-4 months, or sooner if the bristles are frayed. Also, after any illness.
Exposed roots, cavities, worn enamel or fillings, gum disease, fractured teeth, or recent dental procedures can cause sensitivity.
A fixed prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth, often made of porcelain or ceramic.