When should children first visit the dentist?
Ideally, a child’s first dental visit should be by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears.
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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.
The exact cause is unknown, but factors include injury, stress, hormonal changes, food sensitivities, and certain medical conditions.
Orthodontic treatments, including braces, retainers, or surgery, can be used. Consult with an orthodontist for the best approach.
Rinse with warm salt water, avoid spicy or acidic foods, apply a topical oral gel, and consult a dentist for persistent pain.
It removes plaque and food particles between teeth and below the gumline, areas where toothbrush can’t reach, reducing the risk of gum disease and cavities.
A pocket of pus that forms due to a bacterial infection, often causing pain and swelling.
A balanced pH prevents the overgrowth of harmful bacteria, reduces the risk of cavities, and protects tooth enamel from erosion.