What is the process of getting porcelain veneers?
The process typically involves a consultation, tooth preparation, taking impressions, fabricating veneers in a dental lab, and bonding them to the teeth. It usually takes two or more dental visits.
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.
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss once daily, rinse with an antimicrobial or fluoride mouthwash, and have regular dental check-ups.
They aid in chewing (mastication), speech, and facial appearance. Different types have specialized functions, like cutting or grinding food.
Reasons include wear and tear, tooth decay around the filling, biting hard objects, or the filling not bonding properly.
Practice good oral hygiene, avoid aggressive brushing, treat gum disease early, and consider surgical grafts or other dental procedures.
You can consume herbal kombucha with added probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of its acidity and maintain good oral hygiene.
Wearing a nightguard for bruxism is advisable with porcelain veneers to protect them from potential damage during teeth grinding.