Can porcelain veneers be used to fix a tooth with a minor gap between it and an adjacent tooth?
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to close minor gaps between teeth, creating a more even and harmonious smile.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to close minor gaps between teeth, creating a more even and harmonious smile.
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.
Dental tape with a silicone coating and textured surface can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Porcelain veneers can effectively restore the appearance of teeth with worn or chipped edges, creating a more youthful look.
It depends on individual health needs. For some, every 6 months is recommended, while others might only need them every few years.
Yes, a soft-bristle toothbrush is suitable for cleaning your aligners, but be gentle to avoid scratching them.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to create a more even and aesthetically pleasing incisal edge on a tooth.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.