What’s the difference between cosmetic and restorative dentistry?
Cosmetic focuses on aesthetic improvements. Restorative aims to repair or replace damaged or missing teeth.
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.
Depending on the severity, treatments range from bonding or veneers to crowns or root canals.
Using a straw for drinking is generally acceptable, but be cautious to avoid dislodging the aligners or causing them to become stained.
Plastic coatings usually placed on the chewing surface of back teeth to prevent cavities.
They replace missing teeth by using adjacent teeth as anchors with a false tooth (or teeth) in between. They restore function and appearance.
Dental floss picks can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
It strengthens tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to decay, and can help reverse early stages of decay.