Why do dental fillings sometimes fail?
Reasons include wear and tear, tooth decay around the filling, biting hard objects, or the filling not bonding properly.
Reasons include wear and tear, tooth decay around the filling, biting hard objects, or the filling not bonding properly.
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.
Treatments include bonding, crowns, veneers, root canals, or extraction, depending on the severity. Online Appointment Requests
Factors include poor oral hygiene, certain foods, tobacco use, dry mouth, infections, systemic diseases, and some medications. Online Appointment Requests
They can lead to tooth decay, as the sugars feed oral bacteria that produce acid, weakening tooth enamel. Online Appointment Requests
Causes include gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, genetics, hormonal changes, tobacco use, bruxism, misaligned teeth, and oral piercings. Online Appointment Requests
While not a substitute for brushing and flossing, mouthwash can provide additional protection against cavities and gum disease, depending on the ingredients. Online Appointment Requests
Factors include aging, tobacco use, consuming staining foods/drinks, certain medications, trauma, excessive fluoride, or genetics. Online Appointment Requests