Can porcelain veneers be used to correct a tooth with pitting or small indentations?
Porcelain veneers can effectively address pitting or small indentations on teeth, creating a smoother and more attractive surface.
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.
Teeth might be splinted to stabilize them after a trauma, or due to mobility from periodontal disease.
You can consume herbal kombucha with added probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.
Tooth decay exposes the inner layers of the tooth, making it sensitive to temperature, pressure, or sweets, leading to pain.
Yes, porcelain veneers can effectively mask discoloration caused by medications or previous dental treatments, providing a whiter and brighter smile.
Red or white patches, sores that don’t heal, pain, difficulty swallowing, changes in voice, swollen lymph nodes, or a lump in the mouth or neck.
If you experience pain or discomfort after dental implant surgery, follow your dentist’s post-operative instructions, take prescribed medications as directed, and contact your dental provider if the pain persists or worsens.