Why should I avoid oral piercings?
Risks include infection, prolonged bleeding, swelling, nerve damage, injury to teeth, gum recession, and difficulty with oral functions.
Risks include infection, prolonged bleeding, swelling, nerve damage, injury to teeth, gum recession, and difficulty with oral functions.
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.
Sensitivity, gum irritation, uneven whiteness, or, if overdone, enamel damage.
Brush and floss regularly, use a mouthwash designed for gum health, avoid tobacco, and have regular dental check-ups and cleanings.
The success rate of dental implants is generally high, around 95% or more. Success depends on factors like the patient’s overall health, proper aftercare, and the skill of the dental implant provider.
These pointed teeth are for tearing food and guiding other teeth into position when the jaws close.
To detect problems not visible during a regular dental exam, such as cavities between teeth, infections, impacted teeth, or bone loss.
It’s a technique to help patients relax during dental procedures using sedative drugs, yet the patient remains awake.