Can porcelain veneers improve the appearance of old dental work, such as metal fillings?
Porcelain veneers can conceal old dental work, including metal fillings, giving your teeth a more uniform and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
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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.
It affects overall health, function, and aesthetics. Poor oral health can lead to pain, tooth loss, infections, and other systemic health issues.
Pain, swelling, redness in gums, bad taste, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Immediate dental care is essential.
Yes, porcelain veneers can be used to mask minor discolorations on teeth, providing a more uniform and attractive smile.
It’s the ideal timeframe (within an hour) after a tooth is knocked out to re-implant it successfully.
OTC products are generally less potent than professional treatments and may take longer for visible results.
Porcelain veneers do not require special cleaning or maintenance appointments beyond regular dental check-ups and cleanings.