What is a bite guard?
A device worn over the teeth to protect them from grinding or clenching, often used during sleep.
A device worn over the teeth to protect them from grinding or clenching, often used during sleep.
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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 poor oral hygiene, certain foods, tobacco use, dry mouth, infections, systemic diseases, and some medications. Online Appointment Requests
Risks include infection, prolonged bleeding, swelling, nerve damage, injury to teeth, gum recession, and difficulty with oral functions. Online Appointment Requests
If you experience discomfort or sharp edges, your orthodontist can make adjustments to the aligners to improve comfort. Online Appointment Requests
Professional treatments provide faster results than at-home kits. Sensitivity is common post-treatment. Not all discolorations can be bleached effectively. Online Appointment Requests
They replace missing teeth by using adjacent teeth as anchors with a false tooth (or teeth) in between. They restore function and appearance. Online Appointment Requests
Abrasion is the progressive mechanical wear of teeth caused by foreign external objects. Online Appointment RequestsIt can cause tooth wear, ranging from V shaped notches at the gum line to the destruction of the biting surfaces of the teeth.Here are some commonly asked questions about this condition:Did you know?What can be done to prevent the…