Dental veneers are being used to cover the front surface of the teeth to enhance your appearance. As most of us think, dental veneers don’t require any special care. Surprising, isn’t it? Though they can change your smile, veneers are so strong that you won’t need any major amendments to your daily oral hygiene practice. Your dentist will have more specific recommendations of course but don’t need to surprise when he urges you to care your teeth.
Here are some steps to maintain your dental veneers
• Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Ideally, brush after every meal.
• Floss your teeth at least once a day. Ideally, floss after every meal.
• Rinse your mouth with an antiseptic mouthwash once or twice a day.
Don’t hesitate to brush or floss your veneers—they can handle the pressure! However, do choose a non-abrasive toothpaste and soft-bristled toothbrush.
Apart from this, make sure you are making regular check-ups with your dentist. This will give your dentist an opportunity to spot any problems with your veneers. However, know that problems with veneers are uncommon. As we mentioned above, your veneers are strong and should have a very long lifespan.
A Note for People Who Grind Their Teeth
If you have the habit of grinding teeth, let your dentist know. Bruxism can place a great amount of stress on your teeth, potentially damaging your veneers (as well as your natural teeth), so you may need to wear a bite guard. The device will minimize the stress placed on your teeth while you sleep due to bruxism.
A Note for Chewers
Although veneers are extremely durable, they aren’t quite as strong as natural teeth. For this reason, it’s good to avoid biting hard objects like pens, ice, nails, bones, etc. Although it is unlikely, your veneers may crack if you chew on these hard objects.
Be careful of staining agents
Although porcelain veneers resist stains, they can become stained over time just like your natural teeth. So when teaching you how to care for dental veneers, your dentist may recommend that you avoid stain-causing foods and beverages. This includes coffee, red wine, tea, dark sodas, soy sauce, berries, and more. Another common cause of discoloration is smoking, so if you smoke, consider quitting for the sake of your teeth in addition to the many health benefits involved.
Get an appointment with your dentist
After your veneers have been placed, your dentist may ask you to return to the office for an evaluation. The primary purpose of this appointment is to provide the dentist with an opportunity to examine the placement of the veneers and the condition of your gum tissue, checking to see if the gums have had a bad response to the veneers. Finally, if you don’t already have an appointment in your calendar, you should schedule your next dental check-up at this appointment as well.
Would you like a beautiful, flawless smile?
When it comes for a smile makeover in Dearborn, Michigan you can make an appointment with Lakewood Dental Smile. They can repair cracked or chipped teeth, close gaps between teeth, reduce the appearance of stains and discoloration, and correct teeth that are misshapen or uneven.
