Can I use aligner removal tools to take out my Invisalign aligners?
Aligner removal tools can be helpful for taking out aligners, but it’s essential to use them gently to avoid damaging the aligners.
Aligner removal tools can be helpful for taking out aligners, but it’s essential to use them gently to avoid damaging the aligners.
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.
Porcelain veneers can effectively restore the appearance of teeth with worn or chipped edges, creating a more youthful look.
Bacteria in dental plaque turn sugars into acids. Over time, these acids can make a cavity in the tooth.
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.
Ideally, a child’s first dental visit should be by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears.
Teeth might be splinted to stabilize them after a trauma, or due to mobility from periodontal disease.
You can consume herbal tea with added collagen and antioxidants with porcelain veneers, but be mindful of any staining potential and maintain good oral hygiene.