Do porcelain veneers require any special dietary restrictions?
There are no specific dietary restrictions with porcelain veneers. However, it’s advisable to avoid biting into very hard objects to prevent damage.
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.
Causes include certain medications, aging, radiation therapy, diseases, and tobacco or alcohol use.
These include cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, tooth sensitivity, and oral infections.
Signs include crowded or misaligned teeth, overbites, underbites, and regular biting of cheek or tongue. A dentist or orthodontist can assess the need.
It removes food particles and plaque from between teeth and under the gumline, areas a toothbrush can’t reach, preventing cavities and gum disease.
An electric toothbrush can be used with attachments in place, but use it gently to avoid damaging the aligners or attachments.
Gum stimulators with a silicone tip, soft rubber tip, textured tip, and massaging tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.