Can I use teeth-whitening products during my Invisalign treatment?
Teeth-whitening products should be used under the guidance of your orthodontist to ensure they are compatible with your Invisalign treatment plan.
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.
Possible reasons include cavities, gum disease, infected pulp, cracked tooth, impacted tooth, or sinus infections.
Dental floss picks can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Causes include gum disease, aggressive tooth brushing, genetics, hormonal changes, tobacco use, bruxism, misaligned teeth, and oral piercings.
A floss holder can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
It can lead to staining, bad breath, gum disease, suppressed immune responses, and increases the risk of oral cancer.
The placement of porcelain veneers is generally not painful. Local anesthesia may be used during the tooth preparation stage to ensure comfort.