6 Tips for Living with New Dental Veneers

Here are some tips from our Dearborn Dental Clinic to help you make the most out of your new dental veneers and keep your smile looking its very best. 

Tips for life with new dental veneers

1. Be prepared for some temporary sensitivity

Some patients experience tooth sensitivity directly after their dental veneers procedure. It is important to understand that temporary sensitivity is completely normal and nothing to worry about.

During the procedure, tooth enamel is reduced to make room for the veneers. Thinner teeth are more susceptible to sensitivity.

This sensitivity is normal and should recede completely after a few days.

2. Treat dental veneers like natural teeth

It is not necessary to go overboard with dental maintenance to keep veneers healthy and white.

Treat dental veneers like they are natural teeth by maintaining routine dental hygiene. The best way to take care of the veneers is to brush twice a day, floss regularly and use a fluoride mouthwash to fight decay.

3. Buy a better toothbrush for your new dental veneers

The correct toothbrush makes a big difference when it comes to taking proper care of dental veneers. In many cases, hard bristles will dull the shine and polish of the veneers. In some severe cases, excessive brushing with hard bristles can even scratch them.

Dental veneers are strong, but any damage on them will not be fixed without replacing the entire veneer.

The best way to avoid scratching or damaging the dental veneers is to buy a soft-bristled toothbrush and learning to brush the proper way.

4. Stop grinding your teeth

Many people grind their teeth while sleeping. This is damaging to the teeth in general, but it is especially dangerous for dental veneers.

Grinding can wear down the veneers and cause damage to their structure and placement. To protect the veneers from damage during the night, purchase a mouthguard.

Custom mouthguards can be made by your dentist to achieve an even better fit for a patient’s mouth.

5. Revisit the dentist

Always consult the expert. Schedule follow-up appointments and checkups with your dentist to ensure that the dental veneers will be taken care of by someone familiar with exactly how they should look.

A dentist will also be able to advise on preventative measures to avert any damage and suggest treatments or lifestyle changes to make sure that the dental veneers last as long as possible.

6. Avoid damaging substances

Another important thing to remember is that if something can damage natural teeth, it can damage dental veneers. Veneers are subject to normal decay, and there are several things to avoid to maintain the appearance of dental veneers.

Those things include hard or sticky foods like candy or foods that stain teeth such as coffee, wine, and dark juices.

Bottom line

A dental veneer procedure is only the first step in investing in your dental health. Take good care of your veneers to make sure the investment pays off.

Are you considering dental veneers and are in the Dearborn or Brownstown Areas?   Contact Us Today.