Can I use a dental water jet with porcelain veneers in place?
You can use a dental water jet with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
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.
Avoid hot or cold foods, minimize chewing on the filled side, maintain oral hygiene, and contact your dentist if you experience prolonged sensitivity.
Dental tape with a silicone coating can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to address small chips or irregular edges on teeth, creating a smoother and more uniform appearance.
A proxabrush with a silicone coating, textured surface, flexible neck, tapered bristles, fluoride coating, angled neck, extended handle, bristle protector, and toothpick can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
You can use a tongue scraper with porcelain veneers, but be gentle to avoid dislodging the veneers.
Retainers are devices used post-braces to keep teeth in their new positions.