Veneers are a convenient, durable, and effective way to enhance or completely restore the appearance of your smile and boost one’s confidence. Veneers have been a great solution for those with misaligned, broken, cracked, discoloured or gapped teeth to have a second chance at a natural, complete smile. Veneers are custom-fitted, realistic and resistant staining, which can make maintaining them far more easy.
That, however, does not mean you should neglect to maintain your veneers completely. Just as your authentic teeth require frequent care, your veneers need to be cared for well to ensure a dazzling smile. Check out the four essential ways to care for your veneers:
Veneer Care Regimen
1. Clean and Protect
As your real teeth can become chipped, discoloured or cracked, the same can happen to your veneers. Ensuring you brush twice daily, floss daily and use mouthwash can help to maintain optimal oral health. When your veneers are neglected, poor dental health can develop and lead to gum disease, receding gums and increase the risk of your veneers chipping, cracking and becoming detached.
2. Use A Mouthguard
If you are prone to grinding when you sleep or suspect that you do, it is important to speak with our dentists at Slipacoff Dental about how a mouthguard may be beneficial for you. Tooth grinding can be extremely damaging for your veneers and needs to be avoided to ensure they do not become detached or worn down. Wearing a mouthguard while you sleep can manage the grinding issue and stop you from having to pay to have your veneers repaired later on.
3. Avoid Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Consuming a significant amount of alcohol can cause the bonding composites on the veneers to soften and break down. This may not necessarily mean that the veneers will become completely detached, however, the bonding line on the veneer may become more prone to discolouration, stains and further damage. This needs to be considered not only when consuming alcoholic beverages, but when using mouthwash and toothpaste as well, which can contain alcohol.
4. Schedule Regular Dentist Visits
It is imperative for your dental health to visit your dentist regularly. Visiting Slipacoff Dental will help to keep your gums and teeth healthy and avoid dental hygiene problems from occurring. It is also essential to visit the dentist to check on the state of your veneers and ensure they are at high-quality without any chips, cracks or damaged bonds. Veneers should also be polished about every three months to ensure they are white and gleaming.
If you are interested in having your veneers installed in Sarnia, Slipacoff Dental provides high-quality, custom-made veneers to complete your smile and restore it. Our dental clinic is committed to comprehensive, friendly and professional care to keep you informed on your oral health and how to maintain it. We only utilize the most advanced dental technology to ensure you receive the most effective care. Book an appointment with us.