Why might I need a root canal?
When the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or damaged, it can cause pain and swelling. A root canal removes this pulp to preserve the tooth.
When the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected or damaged, it can cause pain and swelling. A root canal removes this pulp to preserve the tooth.
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.
Tobacco can cause bad breath, stained teeth, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancer.
Porcelain veneers are custom-made to fit comfortably and should not interfere with speaking or pronunciation.
A bridge replaces missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth, while an implant replaces a tooth root and requires a crown on top.
Early intervention can guide jaw growth, correct harmful habits, lower the risk of trauma, and guide permanent teeth into a favorable position.
Wearing a mouthguard for sports is advisable with porcelain veneers to protect them from potential damage during physical activities.
Possible reasons include cavities, gum disease, infected pulp, cracked tooth, impacted tooth, or sinus infections.