A couple of weeks ago, I fielded a question from Helen from Florida who asked whether it was safe to use ultrasonic toothbrushes on porcelain veneers or bonding. Here is a follow-up question that she asked:
Dr. Hall,
You are so kind and wonderful for answering my question so thoroughly. May I ask you another? Will (or can) the ultrasonic (Emmi-Dent 6) is what we purchased – affect craze lines or a fractured tooth? I always hear that windshields that have a crack will spread from vibrations while driving and was curious if vibrations from this brush make the craze lines or crack worse.
Thank you. You’re a very kind man.
– Helen from Florida
Helen,
No, the Emmi-dent is actually an ultrasonic toothbrush, so it’s different from the sonic ones we mention. But it is also safe for all dental work and for your teeth. When a windshield crack spreads, it is the windshield that is vibrating. A soft-bristled toothbrush vibrating on the surface of the tooth doesn’t hurt it at all – it only polishes it.
Dr. Hall
Click here to read more about the Supersmile Advanced Sonic Pulse toothbrush, which was developed to be an aid in maintaining porcelain veneers, dental bonding, and other cosmetic dental treatments.
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.
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