What is dental plaque composed of?
Plaque is a soft, sticky film containing millions of bacteria. It’s the main cause of cavities and gum disease.
Dentist
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.
This can be due to metal underneath a porcelain crown, or staining at the margin of the crown.
Using dental bonding, veneers, crowns, or if severe, root canal therapy.
Maintain good oral hygiene, rinse with saltwater, avoid tobacco and spicy foods, and see a dentist if the condition persists.
Hold it by the crown, rinse with milk or saline, try to reinsert it, if not possible, keep it moist in milk/saline, and see a dentist ASAP.
Diode lasers are used for soft tissue treatments, like contouring gums or treating periodontal disease.
Interdental brushes with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, and tapered bristles can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.