Can I wear a mouthguard for sports with porcelain veneers?
Wearing a mouthguard for sports is advisable with porcelain veneers to protect them from potential damage during physical activities.
Wearing a mouthguard for sports is advisable with porcelain veneers to protect them from potential damage during physical activities.
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.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to smooth out a tooth with a minor rough texture or uneven surface, enhancing its aesthetics.
The process typically involves a consultation, tooth preparation, taking impressions, fabricating veneers in a dental lab, and bonding them to the teeth. It usually takes two or more dental visits.
They maintain the position of straightened teeth, preventing them from shifting back to their original position.
A dentist specialized in the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years.
You can participate in contact sports with Invisalign aligners, but it’s advisable to wear a protective mouthguard.
Use a soft baby toothbrush and water or fluoride-free toothpaste. Begin flossing when two teeth touch each other.