Porcelain veneers, once they're put in, may inspire you to grin and smile more than you have in some time. These veneers can last a decade or more; they'll look great as long as you put some care into their maintenance. What kind of aftercare actions should be taken?
1-Brush with Soft Bristles
One property about your veneers that you should always remember is that porcelain, overall, is not as strong as natural tooth enamel. Therefore, being gentle with them is always advisable. A way to make this happen in your daily routine is to stick with soft bristles when brushing. Ardent, heavy-handed brushing with hard bristles can even be detrimental to natural enamel, so veneers are especially at risk if you don't switch over to soft bristles.
2-Use Straws
Just like natural enamel, the veneers in your mouth can be stained after some time. You might not have known that; a common myth is that porcelain cannot be stained. Wines, teas, coffee and other substances can indeed affect the brilliant white veneer surfaces. For that reason, if you're not going to avoid your favorite beverages, it's time to have a plan about how you'll avoid staining. This can sometimes be accomplished by rinsing well right after having something that could affect the veneers. A more comprehensive solution, however, is to bring straws with you wherever you go and to use them as frequently as possible. A straw will help liquids bypass veneers altogether so that there's not much contact made, if any.
3-Avoid Hard Candies
Porcelain seems strong, but as mentioned, isn't always as strong as natural enamel. Any chomping of hard candies, ice and other such things should be avoided to preserve each installed veneer. Hard objects can cause cracking and breaking down that only gets worse with time.
4-Seek Help with Grinding
If you already know that you're grinding teeth during the night, having porcelain veneers should give you even more reason to deal with this problem. Your dentist will likely prescribe a mouthguard to be worn as you sleep. That way you protect both natural teeth and veneers.
5-Continue Good Oral Routine
Even though bacteria cannot affect porcelain veneers, beneath and around the veneers, your natural oral tissue can still be affected; your gums still need protecting well. For your veneers and your entire smile to look good, you must engage in good oral care daily.
With these veneer suggestions, you'll remain happy about your choice to have these pieces put in. Talk more with cosmetic dentistry professionals for more related details.
Share17 February 2018
Halloween is a holiday that my children love, and telling them they can't go door-to-door collecting candy would break their hearts. This led me to allowing them to collect candy on the holiday, then rationing it out to them every day instead of letting them gobble it up in just a few days. I always thought this was better for them, but my dentist told me this could be the reason why their February dental check-ups were always their worst ones. Daily candy consumption was taking a toll on their teeth. I started a new tradition of letting them indulge for two days, then giving them the option to swap the rest with me in exchange for a new toy. They never pass on the opportunity for a new toy. I created this blog to encourage other parents find similar tactics to keep their children's teeth healthy after Halloween.