Can I use dental picks with a silicone tip with porcelain veneers in place?
Dental picks with a silicone tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
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 recommended to replace your toothbrush every 3-4 months or sooner if the bristles are frayed.
You can consume herbal tea with added antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, probiotics, and collagen with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any staining potential and maintain good oral hygiene.
It’s a cosmetic condition where the teeth become discolored due to excessive fluoride consumption when the teeth are developing.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, tongue cleaner, and tongue scraper can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Rinse your mouth, floss to remove debris, take over-the-counter pain relievers, and see a dentist as soon as possible.
Tooth decay exposes the inner layers of the tooth, making it sensitive to temperature, pressure, or sweets, leading to pain.