Can I eat hard or crunchy foods with porcelain veneers?
While porcelain veneers are durable, it’s advisable to avoid biting into very hard or crunchy foods to prevent potential damage.
While porcelain veneers are durable, it’s advisable to avoid biting into very hard or crunchy foods to prevent potential damage.
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.
To detect problems not visible during a regular dental exam, such as cavities between teeth, infections, impacted teeth, or bone loss.
Dental tape with a silicone coating, textured surface, waxed finish, fluoride coating, floss picks, and floss threaders can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
To improve the appearance of stained, chipped, misaligned, or gapped teeth, providing a uniform and natural look.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to smooth out a tooth with a minor rough texture or uneven surface, enhancing its aesthetics.
A branch of dentistry that specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities, such as malocclusions.
Causes include acidic foods/drinks, acid reflux, dry mouth, grinding, certain medications, genetics, and environmental factors.