Why do teeth sometimes shift?
Factors include aging, gum disease, tooth loss, bruxism (teeth grinding), or the natural growth of the jawbone.
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.
Invisalign aligners can often be worn with dental crowns or bridges, but it’s important to discuss your specific case with your orthodontist.
You can consume flavored sparkling coconut water with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any added sugars and maintain good oral hygiene.
Interdental brushes with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, tapered bristles, fluoride coating, and angled neck can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Artificial devices replacing missing or damaged teeth. They include dentures, bridges, crowns, implants, and veneers.
Playing wind instruments with Invisalign aligners may require an adjustment period, but it’s generally possible to do so comfortably.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, spanning the space where the teeth are missing.