Maintaining Dental Veneers

Patients can get a whiter and straighter smile when they receive porcelain veneers from their dentist. These cap-like shells attach to the front of a patient’s teeth and seal into place with bonding. They build a brighter and more even smile according to a patient’s unique aesthetic goals.

Once you experience this smile enhancement, you will want to make sure the effects last as long as possible. To do this, you will need to follow aftercare guidelines from your dentist and practice effective maintenance on your veneers. Read on to find three tips for taking care of your porcelain veneers to get the most out of your cosmetic dental treatment.

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How to Care for Porcelain Veneers

Pay Attention to the Fit of Veneers

Your dentist constructs each porcelain veneer on a customized basis for their patients. They consider the patient’s desired final look and the natural shape of their smile to accomplish gorgeous results with this treatment.

The dentist will also use this approach to ensure the veneers fit comfortably and securely over the patient’s unique smile. When they attach the veneers over the teeth, they check the patient’s bite to make sure they fit properly and do not disrupt the patient’s oral functions.

If the veneers feel loose or misaligned when you return home after this procedure, contact your dentist. Ill-fitting dental veneers could put the fixtures at risk of falling off of the teeth or breaking.

Avoid Pressure on Your Teeth

Dentists design porcelain veneers to withstand the everyday wear and tear that comes with chewing and biting. But abnormally high pressures could cause your veneers to dislodge or crack.

Therefore, to preserve your dental veneers, you should not bite down on hard items unnecessarily. Examples include fingernails and the end of a pen.

If you do break your veneers, contact your dentist as soon as you can. This fixture damage can expose the underlying tooth to dental dangers like plaque and bacteria. The dentist can promptly repair or replace the veneers when you visit their office.

Continue Proper Oral Hygiene

Many dental patients appreciate that porcelain veneers will resist both staining and decay to look their best on your smile for a long time. But plaque will still accumulate on your veneers throughout the day. It could impact the underlying teeth, making the foundation supporting your veneers less stable.

To protect your smile and your veneers, you should continue your good oral hygiene habits to remove plaque in a timely fashion. This means you should brush your teeth twice each day and floss on a daily basis. Choose a soft-bristled toothbrush so that you do not scratch your veneers during this process.

You should also visit your dentist for routine teeth cleanings and oral exams as part of your oral hygiene regimen. These appointments provide good opportunities to check that your veneers are working as they should as well. If you have questions between these dental check-ups, feel free to reach out to your dentist.


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