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.
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.
Clean gums with a soft cloth, brush baby teeth with a soft brush, avoid sugary drinks, and have a dental check-up by age one.
Using special instruments in a process called scaling, during a professional dental cleaning.
A floss holder can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
They help catch and treat issues early, provide professional cleanings, and ensure overall oral health.
Porcelain veneers are best suited for minor to moderate misalignment issues. Severe cases may require orthodontic treatment for the best results.
It’s a painful condition that can occur after a tooth extraction when a blood clot doesn’t form or is lost, exposing the bone.