Anyone dealing with chipped, uneven, discoloured or cracked teeth at some point has considered having veneers done to fix their smile. But what is a veneer? A veneer is a shell of either composite or ceramic material that fits over the front surface of the tooth to correct the shape, color, contour, and even the position of teeth to create a more harmonious smile. Composite resin veneers are a great option if you’re wanting to really enhance your smile on a budget. They do tend to chip and stain over time, typically needing to be replaced after five to seven years. On the other hand, ceramic veneers last 10 to 15 years. They are also stain resistant, are stronger, and look natural. They do require more preparation time, but to this day they are still the gold standard of veneers.
Month: February 2024
Sick of gooey impression? Say goodbye to that and hello to 3D scanning!
The bad old days of gooey, messy, sticky, gag worthy impressions to get moulds of your teeth are now almost gone. We can now create 3D models of your teeth. We can literally have an exact copy of your mouth at our fingertips. These models are so powerful as they allow us to diagnose dental problems better, show you the problem areas in real time, and And in 3D, track with insane accuracy changes with your teeth over time, like for example wear coming from grinding. We can also use them to create simulations of how your teeth will look after Invisalign or smile makeovers. We can even print models of your teeth to create aligners, devices, and crowns. You name it, we can do it.
How do we use AI in dentistry?
AI in dentistry is awesome. A really exciting use of AI is either Invisalign virtual care or Dental monitoring. The AI tracks your progress photos and analyze your teeth movements. This means you don’t need to come back to the clinic as much as we love seeing you. It can detect variations to your dental plan early. The fun part of AI is it will send you motivational messages and progress messages to help you stay on track. More time doing what you love and better results for your plans. Win win.
Tips to get the best wear out of your Invisalign
To get the best result with Invisalign, we should be wearing the aligners 22 hours of the day. The only time they should be out is when you are eating, drinking something other than water, or brushing your teeth. Look, I get it, it does require discipline, but the outcome is worth the effort. Another tip is to use sleep time to adjust to new aligners, and this will help skyrocket your Invisalign journey. The reason behind that is a long stretch of uninterrupted overnight wear will help move your teeth. In fact, at night, we release human growth hormone. Which helps to repair our bodies and helps us move our teeth. Use chewies or munchies two to three times a day and before you go to bed. The better the aligners hug the teeth. The better that they work. Use your chewies before you replace your aligner after eating. Use them long ways and short ways and walk them along the aligner to ensure they fit properly.