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4 Ways To Take Care Of Your New Veneers After You Leave The Dentist's Office
Eleanor Crawford
When you get porcelain veneers on your teeth, you have a new beautiful smile to look at in the mirror. You may think that the veneers need less care than your real teeth, as they are not real, but the truth is that you do need to take some steps to make sure the veneers stay in good condition. Here are some tips to help you take care of your new veneers.
Avoid Chewing on Non-Food Items
You may imagine that chewing on ice, pencil erasers and other non-food items is fine when you have veneers, but that isn't the case. Over time, you may cause damage to your veneers by using them on hard surfaces. Treat your veneers like they are your own teeth, and avoid putting them to the test with things you shouldn't have in your mouth.
Avoid Staining Your Veneers
While veneers do not stain in the same way that your natural teeth do, over time soda, coffee, tea, cigarettes and other substances can have a similar effect on veneers. They can become stained and dull. To avoid this, make sure to avoid those substances. If you insist on having them, do everything you can to avoid prolonged contact with your veneers; for instance, use a straw when drinking soda. If you see that your veneers are becoming discolored, see your dentist about having them professionally cleaned and polished.
Use Mouth Guards
If you think that your veneers are stronger than your regular teeth, you are not completely correct. Your veneers are strong, but they are made of porcelain, which can crack and break. It is critical that anytime you are playing a sport, you take the extra precaution of wearing a mouth guard. The mouth guard will protect your veneers, and they will also protect your other teeth.
See a Dentist about Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding can be seen as a minor annoyance that gives you a sore jaw when you wake up. However, it can seriously affect your jaw, your teeth and your veneers. Grinding your teeth all night long means that you are grinding your veneers and wearing them down. See your dentist to determine what can be done to stop grinding; your dentist might want you to wear a mouth guard at night.
Using the tips in this article will help you keep your veneers looking like new. Talk to a dentist like Dr. Paul Goodman about more ways you can protect your veneers as well as your other teeth. That way, you can continue to share your smile with everyone you meet, knowing that your smile is flawless.
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