Why should I wear a mouthguard?
To protect teeth, lips, tongue, and jaw from injuries during sports or activities and to prevent damage from nighttime teeth grinding.
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.
You can consume iced tea with porcelain veneers, but be cautious as it can potentially stain natural teeth and veneers.
You can wear lipstick or lip balm with Invisalign aligners, but be sure to apply them after inserting the aligners to prevent transfer.
To cover, strengthen, and restore the shape of a damaged or decayed tooth, or improve its appearance.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to improve the appearance of a tooth with a minor crack or fracture, restoring its aesthetics.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, and textured tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars, producing acids that weaken tooth enamel, leading to decay.