Do porcelain veneers require special care and maintenance?
Porcelain veneers do not require special care but should be treated like natural teeth. Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups are essential for their longevity.
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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.
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.
A dental stimulator with a silicone tip can be used with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Use fluoride toothpaste, reduce acidic foods/drinks, chew sugar-free gum with xylitol, consume dairy or calcium-rich foods, and avoid excessive brushing.
Bacteria in the mouth feed on sugars and produce acids that weaken and erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities.
Rarely, some people might be allergic to metals or materials in fillings. Symptoms can include itching or skin rashes.
It’s a technique to help patients relax during dental procedures using sedative drugs, yet the patient remains awake.