Can I wear Invisalign aligners if I have a permanent retainer?
Invisalign aligners can often be worn with a permanent retainer, but it’s essential to discuss your specific case with your orthodontist.
Invisalign aligners can often be worn with a permanent retainer, but it’s essential to discuss your specific case with your orthodontist.
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.
They can be impacted, causing pain, or might cause crowding or misalignment of other teeth.
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.
A root end surgery, where the tip of the tooth’s root is removed and a root end cavity is filled.
When cleaning teeth with porcelain veneers, dental professionals should use non-abrasive materials and avoid harsh instruments to prevent damage to the veneers.
They can result from fluorosis, demineralization (often due to braces), or a developmental condition.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to create a more regular and aesthetically pleasing margin shape on a tooth.