How to Take Care of Your Veneers: Maintenance Tips
A great smile can make all the difference to your overall confidence, and veneers are one of the most effective ways to achieve a flawless, natural-looking set of teeth. Whether you’re looking to correct discoloration, chips, or gaps, veneers are an amazing cosmetic treatment that can restore your smile while also strengthening your teeth and improving your alignment.
When cared for properly, veneers can last anywhere between 5 and 20 years. But what’s the best way to take care of veneers? Keep reading to learn essential maintenance tips!
How To Take Care of Veneers
Veneers can be made from a few different materials, including porcelain, ceramic and metal. However, care and maintenance are very similar no matter what type of veneers you have. Here’s a few simple tips for taking care of your veneers:
- Use an alcohol free mouthwash to avoid weakening the veneer adhesive.
- Avoid hard foods and sticky sweets. Ice, hard sweets, caramel and nuts can chip or lift veneers.
- Limit staining foods like coffee, red wine and tea.
- Try to prevent your teeth from grinding and clenching. You may wish to consider wearing a nightguard to protect your veneers from pressure!
- Never use your teeth to open bottles, tear open packages, or bite your nails, as these can cause considerable damage to your veneers (and your teeth!)
- For professional cleaning, it’s best to go to a cosmetic dentist who knows how to care for them properly. They can polish veneers to maintain their shine and check for any damage.
How to Care for Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are a beautifully natural-looking veneer choice, and they’re known for being stain resistant and holding up well over time. By maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding hard or sticky foods, and wearing a nightguard to limit teeth grinding, porcelain veneers can last 10–15 years or more!
Good Oral Hygiene is Key!
Aside from the veneer maintenance and care tips listed above, some people wonder how to take care of their teeth with veneers. The answer is the same as you would without them!
Maintaining good oral hygiene includes brushing twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush, flossing daily to prevent plaque build up, and using a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste are all great ways of taking care of your teeth, with or without veneers. It’s also important to visit your dentist every 6 months for routine check ups and professional cleaning.
Contact Cosmetique Dental Today!
Looking for more advice on how to take care of veneers or want to learn more about the procedure? Contact Cosmetique Dental today! Our friendly team is here to guide you through every step, from consultation to aftercare, so your smile stays bright and beautiful for years to come.
Plus, as a ceramic, and porcelain veneers dentist, we design every veneer for our patients at our own in-house lab, so you can maintain a smile that perfectly compliments your unique features. Book your consultation now!
