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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Keeping the veneers smooth and firm

When your teeth are chipped or sporting stains that teeth whitening procedures have failed to fix, veneers are often the final option for turning things around. They are often touted as a better option to restore teeth to their natural appearance; in some cases, they can last up to 20 years if the maintenance was good across the board. If you’ve had veneers put on, your dentist can guide you on various ways to protect them.
Eating
Some sacrifices have to be made after undergoing veneer installation. For instance, you can’t take solid foods that could crack the veneers, especially hard candy. Refrain from drinking anything that has stained your teeth before, such as coffee or red wine, as well as alcoholic drinks because they can compromise the adhesive resin. You should also stay off snacks between meals and avoid carbs.
Daily cleaning
Continue your regular oral hygiene routine as it was before you had veneers, but tweak it on certain aspects. Use non-abrasive toothpaste that has whitening capabilities and be sure to floss after every brushing. Consult your dentist about using sonic toothbrushes; these devices have soft vibrating bristles that clean the veneers and dirt around the bonding.
Ceramic or porcelain veneers are one solution to keeping your teeth’s natural shape after all it’s been through. Between you and your dentist, the power to take care of your teeth is definitely within reach.

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