Can I use teeth-whitening toothpaste with porcelain veneers?
Teeth-whitening toothpaste can be used with porcelain veneers, but it may not significantly impact the color of the veneers.
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.
A procedure to treat infection or damage in the pulp (center) of a tooth. It involves removing the pulp, cleaning the canal, and sealing it.
Direct fillings (like amalgam or composite) are placed immediately in a cavity. Indirect fillings (like inlays or onlays) are fabricated outside of the mouth and then placed.
A root end surgery, where the tip of the tooth’s root is removed and a root end cavity is filled.
Porcelain veneers can effectively create more even and balanced contact points between teeth, enhancing their overall appearance.
They improve the appearance of discolored, worn, chipped, broken, or misaligned teeth, providing a natural-looking smile.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, massaging tip, bristle tip, gum pick, tongue cleaner, tongue scraper, gum massager, and plaque remover can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.