Can I use an electric toothbrush with Invisalign aligners?
An electric toothbrush can be used with Invisalign aligners, but use it gently to avoid damaging the aligners.
An electric toothbrush can be used with Invisalign aligners, but use it gently to avoid damaging the aligners.
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.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to mask small stains or discolorations on teeth, creating a more attractive smile.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Full dentures replace all teeth, while partial dentures replace some missing teeth when some natural teeth remain.
You can consume herbal tea with added antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, probiotics, collagen, electrolytes, herbal extracts, MCT oil, and melatonin with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any staining potential and maintain good oral hygiene.
It helps digest food, cleanses the mouth, fights germs, prevents bad breath, and provides enzymes to assist digestion.
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of molars that usually appear in late teens or early twenties. They may need removal if they cause problems.