Why do fillings sometimes need replacement?
Over time, fillings can wear down, chip, crack, or fall out, or decay might form around them.
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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.
They strengthen tooth enamel, reduce demineralization, and can help reverse early signs of decay.
Individuals with bruxism may not be ideal candidates for porcelain veneers, as the grinding can damage the veneers. A nightguard or other solutions may be recommended.
You can consume flavored coconut milk with added electrolytes with porcelain veneers, but be cautious of any added sugars and maintain good oral hygiene.
They consist of brackets (attached to teeth), archwires (that guide tooth movement), and bands or ties (that secure the wire to brackets).
Porcelain veneers can effectively address small divots or pits on teeth, creating a smoother and more attractive surface.
A fixed prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth, often made of porcelain or ceramic.