Having spent time and money on having one or more dental veneers fitted allowing you to smile with confidence, there are a few hints and tips that you need to know to keep those pearly whites bright. When you first had cosmetic dentistry, the dental practitioner in Perth will have explained how they were bonding thin slices of porcelain or a mixture known as “composite” to cover your natural tooth. Composite is a white filling made of a putty-like resin material and can be matched to the colour of your natural enamel and like porcelain, it is a durable and hard wearing product, however veneers are not going to be as strong as your natural teeth.
The following care and maintenance tips will help protect your veneers as well as keeping them bright and sparkling white, starting with dealing with food products. Get into the habit of cutting up hard foods such as apples instead of taking a bite out of them, the same goes for bars of chocolate, and also take care with bones, seeds or nuts. Don’t bite down on hard items such as ice and now is the time to break a few bad habits starting with chewing or biting your nails. Giving up smoking and avoiding sugary drinks and red wine, anything you know will stain the teeth, is also advisable, as well as cutting down on tea and coffee if you want to keep a whiter than white smile. Your dentist will advise you on methods of teeth whitening but cutting out tobacco and reducing the consumption of red wine is a small price to pay for looking good, as teeth with veneers are going to be susceptible to staining.
If you are someone who grinds his teeth at night when asleep, then you will need to consider wearing a mouth guard or night splint. The dentist may have already advised this, but it will need to be fitted and purpose-made for you to wear and will help you avoid damaging the veneers when sleeping. If you are a rugby player or take part in other contact sports where a blow to the face is inevitable, then you were probably advised not to have the veneers fitted until you stopped taking part in the sport. If you do have to continue the activity then discuss about a dental sports mouth guard to protect the veneers. There are several dentists in Perth who will be happy to discuss this aftercare method with you, and it is important if you have also had dental implants as well.
Tempting though it is to open a packet of sweets or biscuits with your teeth, after veneer work, use a pair of scissors and now is the time, more than ever, to ensure a regular oral hygiene programme. This means brushing twice a day and using a toothpaste containing fluoride, and flossing. Keeping up with regular check-ups at the dentist and maintaining a healthy diet means you will be rewarded with a Hollywood smile every time you look in the mirror.
If you have any other questions about veneer work and your teeth, Cottlesloe Dentists are always a good source of information to find out about anything teeth-related.
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