If you’re reading this article, chances are you are the
proud owner of a brand new set of dental veneers, the most effective way to
dramatically improve the appearance of one’s smile action. Candidates and
recent patients may be curious about the best way to properly care for and
maintain them. Our veneers dentist in Torrance is happy to provide you with all
the answers you seek.
Veneers are wafer-thin tiles, usually manufactured from
porcelain or in some cases composite resin, that are affixed to the front of
visible teeth to change their shape, size, or to hide any discoloration the teeth
may have accumulated over the years. As they are in fact individual pieces as
opposed to one solid denture-like fixture, cleaning them is quite similar to
cleaning the completely natural teeth you took care of before. Continuing your
previous routine of brushing thoroughly twice a day and cleaning between the
veneers daily with dental floss to dislodge any foreign debris is one obvious
way to keep them pristine – be careful as you do, however, as a common
experience is flossing too hard and accidentally fracturing one or more of the
veneers. Using less abrasive toothpaste will help your veneers last as long as
possible and stay as beautiful as they were the day you left our office.
There are many preemptive measures you can take as a patient
to not only keep your veneers clean, but also to keep them looking clean, as
well. Veneers of all varieties are quite prone to staining – the last thing you
want to do after all is finally said and done is tarnish your new smile with a
dull, dingy tinge. The best way to avoid doing so? Abstaining from foods and
beverages with dark staining properties, coffee and red wine being two prime
examples. Another bad habit to break would be indulging in tobacco products,
whether chewed or inhaled. While it is possible to lift some varieties of less
severe stains from the artificial material via in-office whitening treatments
and/or switching to a whitening toothpaste, in most cases severely discolored
veneers will unfortunately have to be replaced. This is quite costly, especially
so if your veneers happen to be made of ceramic. Prevention is the most logical
course of action.
Consult with our Torrance cosmetic dentist to learn more.
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