What are the effects of tobacco on oral health?
Tobacco can cause bad breath, stained teeth, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer.
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.
Factors include aging, tobacco use, consuming staining foods/drinks, certain medications, trauma, excessive fluoride, or genetics. Online Appointment Requests
Teeth can appear translucent when the enamel wears away, often due to acid erosion or bruxism. Online Appointment Requests
By removing the decayed portion and filling the area with a suitable filling material. Online Appointment Requests
Bleeding gums can be a sign of gum disease, brushing too hard, or using a toothbrush with hard bristles. If it persists, see a dentist. Online Appointment Requests
You can use soft picks or interdental brushes to clean between your teeth, but remove the aligners for thorough cleaning. Online Appointment Requests
Several factors, including the way teeth erupted and jaw developed, the length of the upper lip, or the muscle movement when smiling. Online Appointment Requests