Can porcelain veneers be used to correct a tooth with a minor ridge or bulge?
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to address minor ridges or bulges on teeth, creating a more uniform and attractive appearance.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to address minor ridges or bulges on teeth, creating a more uniform and attractive appearance.
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.
It’s best to avoid denture cleaners or effervescent tablets, as they may contain ingredients that could harm the aligners. Stick to gentle cleaning methods.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, and gum pick can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Hot beverages can distort Invisalign aligners, so it’s best to remove them before consuming hot drinks and wait until they cool down.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars and produce acids that weaken and erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Porcelain veneers can effectively smooth out irregular ridges or grooves on teeth, creating a more polished appearance.
Oral bacteria feed on sugars, producing acid that erodes enamel, leading to cavities.