Veneers are thin shells that cover your teeth’ surface to improve your dental smile and appearance. They can treat chipped, discolored, misshapen, gapped, uneven, and mildly crooked teeth. Veneers Upland help improve your teeth’ shape, size, and color. Your dentist customizes your veneers to match the color of your existing teeth, giving you a natural smile and look. In most cases, veneers require two to three dental visits for complete placement. Veneers can last many years with proper care. Below are effective ways to care for your veneers.
Observe proper oral hygiene
You care for your veneers like your teeth. Ensure you brush and floss at least twice a day. Poor dental hygiene can cause a buildup of plaque and tartar, leading to gum disease and tooth decay. Gum infections can make your gums recede, exposing the borders of your veneers and increasing their risk of chipping or detaching. Also, use a toothbrush with soft bristles, as hard bristles will scratch the surface of your veneers.
Use the correct toothpaste
Some kinds of toothpaste contain too abrasive ingredients for your teeth and veneers. Your dentist can recommend the best toothpaste for your veneers. When purchasing toothpaste, check for components like hydrogen peroxide and sodium bicarbonate. The grit in some toothpaste can make your veneers lose their color and sheen, while the former may eat away your veneer’s surface. Avoid whitening toothpaste because it may detriment your veneers.
Avoid biting hard objects and poor habits
Sometimes you may be tempted to use your teeth as tools like opening bottles. This activity can harm your teeth and veneers. Hard objects like metal caps, glass bottles, and pen caps can impair your veneers. If you habitually bite random objects like ice and pencils, end the mannerism to prevent damaging your veneers. Avoid teeth clenching or grinding, as it can break or chip your veneers. Your dentist may recommend a night mouth guard to prevent grinding your teeth while you sleep.
Get regular dental checkups
Dental checkups are essential to maintain overall dental health. Regular checkups can help you avoid gum conditions and tooth cavities that can affect the state and quality of your veneers. During dental visits, your dentist observes your veneers to look for defects like chipping, cracking, and deteriorating bonds between your teeth and veneers and makes necessary repairs. Also, ensure you report any unusual symptoms you may be experiencing, like gum irritation.
Avoid certain foods and drinks
Avoid consuming too much alcohol as it softens the composite bonding veneers to your teeth. Alcohol increases the risk of damaging, staining, and deteriorating your veneers. Limit taking foods with too much sugar and acid because they can lead to tooth decay, which is not good for your veneers and teeth. Hard foods like raw carrots and meat cuts that contain bones can also chip your veneers. Limit foods with too much coloring, as it can stain your veneers.
Veneers improve your dental look and smile. To prolong their lifespan, observe oral hygiene, get regular dental checkups, use the correct toothpaste, and avoid biting hard objects and certain foods and drinks. Schedule an appointment at DNTL Studio for veneer placement to improve your smile.
