What’s the difference between a dental cleaning and deep cleaning?
Regular cleaning is preventive, focusing on the tooth’s surface. Deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) treats gum disease by cleaning below the gumline.
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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.
Interdental brushes with a silicone coating and textured surface can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Water picks or water flossers can be used to clean between your teeth, but remove your aligners before using them for effective cleaning.
Brush them daily with a soft denture brush, soak overnight in a denture cleanser, and rinse before wearing.
You can consume herbal tea with added antioxidants and vitamins with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any staining potential and maintain good oral hygiene.
An electric toothbrush can be used with Invisalign aligners, but use it gently to avoid damaging the aligners.
They’re typically made of titanium, a biocompatible material that fuses with the jawbone.