What are the risks of thumb-sucking in children?
It can cause misalignment of teeth, affect the roof of the mouth, and interfere with the normal growth of the mouth.
It can cause misalignment of teeth, affect the roof of the mouth, and interfere with the normal growth of the mouth.
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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.
The exact cause is unknown, but factors include injury, stress, hormonal changes, food sensitivities, and certain medical conditions.
A cap that covers a damaged, decayed, or aesthetically compromised tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance.
Maintaining dental implants involves regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental check-ups and cleanings. It’s important to monitor the health of the implant and restoration over time.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
They can be impacted, causing pain, or might cause crowding or misalignment of other teeth.
Porcelain veneers can effectively restore the appearance of teeth with worn or chipped edges, creating a more youthful look.