Porcelain Veneers Create Smiles That Last
Are you confident with your smile? Do teeth flaws such as chips, gaps, or cracks stop you from beaming a bright smile?
If you want to flash your best smile but these teeth imperfections are bothering you, then porcelain veneers provide the best solution. Veneers used in cosmetic dentistry are made from tooth-colored porcelain; these are formed to match your tooth’s shape and once bonded to the front surface of your tooth, it looks exactly like your natural ones. The result is a more radiant and confident smile.
Porcelain veneers are made from dental grade porcelain which are incredibly durable and will last a very long time, usually 7 to 20 years. If you want to make it last for as long as possible, you’ll also need to take proper care of it.
Here are tried-and-tested tips on how you can take proper care of your veneers:
- Maintain good oral hygiene.
With or without veneers, this should be on top of your dental health priorities. When you have veneers, it is more important to protect your bonded tooth from decay. Brush twice a day and get into the habit of flossing your teeth.
Get a soft toothbrush and use a non-abrasive toothpaste. If you use a brush with hard bristles, it can strip the polish off your veneers.
- Keep away from hard food or refrain from biting into it using your veneers.
Veneers may look like your teeth but it is not as tough. Avoid biting into hard food like apples, candies, nuts, or steaks to keep your veneers in good condition. Slice the food into pieces and use your back teeth to chew.
- Avoid food and habits that stain your teeth.
Most common causes of teeth staining are consumption of coffee, tea, red wine, and sodas. If you do need to drink these, consider using a straw to decrease contact with your teeth.
Smoking also contributes greatly to teeth discoloration. Quitting this habit will not only help in keeping your teeth look great, it will also do greatly for your overall wellness.
- Wear night guard.
If you have the habit of clenching your teeth or if your teeth grind while you sleep, tell your dentist. You will be given a night guard to protect your teeth when this happens. Grinding does not only put pressure on veneers, it also puts tension on your teeth.
- Visit your dentist for regular check-ups.
Your dentist will ask you to return for your check-up to evaluate the veneer placement. After that, regular 6-month visits to the dentist should be followed. Your dentist will be able to check on your veneers and perform any preventive actions to help keep them looking as good as new.
The tips above help in prolonging or maximizing the use of your porcelain veneers but remember that these are not permanent and these will need to be replaced after some time. In case your veneers get chipped, stained, or come off over time, it can be rebonded, cleaned, or eventually replaced.
For more information about porcelain veneers and to schedule an appointment at our office, call our Mooresville Dentist office at (704) 746-3435.