What are the signs of oral cancer?
Red or white patches, sores that don’t heal, lumps, pain, difficulty swallowing, or changes in voice or weight.
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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.
You can use a dental water jet with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, and textured tip with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
A pocket of pus that forms due to a bacterial infection, often causing pain and swelling.
Certain foods and drinks, like strongly colored beverages or curry, can potentially stain aligners. It’s best to remove them when consuming such items.
Dental implants are designed to be a permanent solution and should not become loose or fall out when properly cared for. Regular dental check-ups and maintenance are essential to ensure their longevity.
Avoid tobacco, limit alcohol, eat a balanced diet, protect lips from the sun, and have regular dental check-ups for early detection.
It’s a disorder where breathing stops and starts during sleep. Oral devices or surgeries might be recommended for some forms of sleep apnea.