Can porcelain veneers be used to fix a tooth with a minor rough spot or uneven surface?
Porcelain veneers can effectively smooth out rough spots or uneven surfaces on teeth, creating a more polished look.
Porcelain veneers can effectively smooth out rough spots or uneven surfaces on teeth, creating a more polished look.
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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.
Using desensitizing toothpaste, avoiding acidic foods, using a soft-bristled toothbrush, and regular dental check-ups can help.
They’re like traditional metal braces but use clear or tooth-colored brackets to be less noticeable.
Exposed dentin due to worn enamel, gum recession, cavities, cracked teeth, or post dental treatments.
Certain strains can enter the bloodstream, possibly leading to arterial plaque and inflammation, increasing the risk of heart disease.
Treatments vary from non-surgical therapies like cleaning to surgical treatments like flap surgery or bone and tissue grafts.
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.