Why are dental implants often made of titanium?
Titanium is biocompatible, allowing it to fuse with bone and serve as a strong root for the replacement tooth.
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Reading Time: 1 minute Factors include aggressive brushing, gum disease, genetics, teeth grinding, tobacco use, and misaligned teeth.
Bite Problems-Part 3-Excel Dental
Reading Time: 1 minute 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.
Can I use a gum stimulator with porcelain veneers in place?
Reading Time: 1 minute You can use a gum stimulator with porcelain veneers, but remove your aligners for effective cleaning between your teeth.
Can I smoke with porcelain veneers?
Reading Time: 1 minute While smoking is not advisable for oral health, you can smoke with porcelain veneers. However, it may increase the risk of staining and damage.
What is an overbite?
Reading Time: 1 minute When the upper front teeth overlap the lower front teeth vertically, more than the typical bite overlap.
Can porcelain veneers be used to correct a gummy smile?
Reading Time: 1 minute Porcelain veneers can be used to make teeth appear longer, which can improve the appearance of a gummy smile. However, more extensive gum treatments may be needed in some cases.
