Can I wear a retainer with porcelain veneers?
Wearing a retainer may be necessary after getting porcelain veneers to maintain their alignment and the overall health of your smile.
Wearing a retainer may be necessary after getting porcelain veneers to maintain their alignment and the overall health of your smile.
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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 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.
Maintaining dental implants involves regular brushing, flossing, and professional dental check-ups and cleanings. It’s important to monitor the health of the implant and restoration over time.
Their color compounds (chromogens) bind to tooth enamel, especially when combined with acid or tannins. Examples include coffee, tea, wine, and berries.
It’s best to remove Invisalign aligners before swimming in a pool, as pool chemicals may affect the aligners.
Using desensitizing toothpaste, avoiding acidic foods, using a soft-bristled toothbrush, and regular dental check-ups can help.
It’s advisable to avoid smoking e-cigarettes or vaping with Invisalign aligners, as it can still have negative effects on your oral health.