Why do we have wisdom teeth?
Evolutionarily, they might have helped our ancestors grind plant tissue. Now, with modern diets, they often don’t fit well in the mouth.
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.
Maintain oral hygiene, use fluoride toothpaste, limit sugary and acidic foods, drink water, and see a dentist regularly.
For procedures like tooth decay removal, gum reshaping, biopsy, or teeth whitening, offering precision and reduced discomfort.
Depending on the cause, treatments can include antibiotics, antifungal medications, dental procedures, or oral hygiene recommendations.
It can reduce plaque, fight bacteria, freshen breath, and, if it contains fluoride, protect against tooth decay.
Dental implants can be used as anchor points for braces or orthodontic appliances, providing stable support for orthodontic treatment.
By removing the decayed portion and filling the area with a material like amalgam, composite resin, gold, or ceramic.