Why do we use dental crowns?
Crowns restore a tooth’s shape, size, and strength. They fully encase the visible portion of the tooth or dental implant.
Crowns restore a tooth’s shape, size, and strength. They fully encase the visible portion of the tooth or dental implant.
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.
Good oral hygiene, drinking water, regular dental check-ups, avoiding tobacco, and addressing underlying medical conditions can help. Online Appointment Requests
You can use soft picks or interdental brushes to clean between your teeth, but remove the aligners for thorough cleaning. Online Appointment Requests
There is no strict age limit for dental implants, as suitability depends on overall health and bone density. Older adults can often benefit from dental implants, provided they meet the necessary criteria. Online Appointment Requests
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.
Clean gums with a soft cloth, brush baby teeth with a soft brush, avoid sugary drinks, and have a dental check-up by age one. Online Appointment Requests
You can consume herbal tea with added antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, probiotics, and collagen with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any staining potential and maintain good oral hygiene. Online Appointment Requests