Why do I need to floss daily?
To remove food particles and plaque from between teeth and under the gumline, areas a toothbrush can’t reach, and prevent cavities and gum disease.
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.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, tongue cleaner, tongue scraper, and gum massager can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
You can consume tea or coffee with porcelain veneers, but it’s advisable to rinse your mouth or brush your teeth afterward to prevent staining.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, and gum pick can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
A device used to widen the upper jaw so the upper and lower teeth will fit together better.
Dental adhesive is not recommended for securing loose attachments. Contact your orthodontist for professional adjustments.
Tobacco can cause bad breath, stained teeth, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer.