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.
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.
Common reasons include gingivitis, poor oral hygiene, brushing too hard, pregnancy, or certain medications.
Dental floss picks can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
A soft rubber tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Brush and floss, provide a full medical history, list medications, inform of any anxiety, and ask questions about your oral health.
Aligner chewies can help seat aligners properly, but if your aligners consistently don’t fit, consult with your orthodontist for adjustments.
To detect problems not visible during a regular dental exam, such as cavities between teeth, infections, impacted teeth, or bone loss.