What are the effects of tobacco on oral health?
Tobacco can cause bad breath, stained teeth, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer.
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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.
Aligner chewies can be used to help seat aligners correctly and ensure a snug fit. Your orthodontist may provide them as part of your treatment.
Porcelain veneers can effectively correct uneven wear facets on teeth, restoring their natural appearance.
You can use a soft-bristle toothbrush to clean your tongue, but be cautious not to dislodge the aligners.
They serve as placeholders for permanent teeth. As permanent teeth grow beneath them, roots of baby teeth dissolve, leading to them loosening and falling out.
Teeth grinding or bruxism can wear down teeth, cause headaches, or jaw pain. It often occurs during sleep.
The natural process where minerals are deposited back onto tooth enamel, often aided by fluoride.