What should I do after a dental filling?
Avoid hot or cold foods, minimize chewing on the filled side, maintain oral hygiene, and contact your dentist if you experience prolonged sensitivity.
Avoid hot or cold foods, minimize chewing on the filled side, maintain oral hygiene, and contact your dentist if you experience prolonged sensitivity.
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.
Wearing a mouthguard for sports is advisable with porcelain veneers to protect them from potential damage during physical activities. Online Appointment Requests
It uses peroxide-based agents to break stains into smaller pieces, making the color less concentrated and teeth brighter. Online Appointment Requests
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Yes, it’s a good practice to replace your toothbrush after an illness to prevent re-infection. Online Appointment Requests
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, and tongue cleaner can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth. Online Appointment Requests
It provides essential nutrients for gum health and tooth repair, and a poor diet can increase the risk of gum disease or tooth decay. Online Appointment Requests