What’s the difference between plaque and tartar?
Plaque is a soft, sticky film of bacteria. If not removed, it hardens into tartar, which is much tougher to clean.
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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.
You can use a tongue scraper with porcelain veneers, but be gentle to avoid dislodging the veneers.
Chewing sugarless gum is not recommended while wearing Invisalign aligners, as it can damage them or cause them to become dislodged.
Porcelain veneers do not require special oral care products. Standard toothpaste and dental floss are suitable for maintaining good oral hygiene.
You can consume flavored soy milk with added protein, fiber, omega-3, probiotics, prebiotics, and ashwagandha with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any added sugars and maintain good oral hygiene.
When cleaning teeth with porcelain veneers, dental professionals should use non-abrasive materials and avoid harsh instruments to prevent damage to the veneers.
Prevention is the most important part of managing tooth abrasion.
Choose a low abrasion toothpaste as some toothpastes play a significant role in causing tooth abrasion. The RDA value [Relative Dentin Abrasivity] ranges from 0-250. RDA values of 150-250 are considered the harmful.
Use a soft toothbrush and a correct brushing technique using moderate force.