Do porcelain veneers require any specific precautions during dental cleanings?
When cleaning teeth with porcelain veneers, dental professionals should use non-abrasive materials and avoid harsh instruments to prevent damage to the veneers.
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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.
Porcelain veneers do not typically require special precautions during dental procedures like x-rays. Inform your dentist of their presence for proper care.
Plaque is a soft, sticky film of bacteria. If not removed, it hardens into tartar, which is much tougher to clean.
Options include whitening toothpastes, over-the-counter gels, trays, strips, rinses, and professional treatments at a dentist’s office.
You can consume herbal kombucha with added probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and collagen with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.
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Artificial devices replacing missing or damaged teeth. They include dentures, bridges, crowns, implants, and veneers.