When you receive porcelain veneers to improve the beauty of your smile, you will immediately recognize the exceptional transformation. What you may find, however, is that your excitement can quickly turn to worry. After all, you want your smile to continue looking like this for as long as possible. Great news: By continuing to care for your smile with home hygiene and preventive visits, you’re on the right track. Consider a few things to avoid for even more protection.
#1: Abrasive Products
If it’s abrasive, simply don’t use it. Unfortunately, you might not even be aware that you are using abrasive products, which is why we suggest you consider the following:
- Make sure you’re using multi-purpose toothpaste that is smooth in texture – not gritty – so you can avoid scratching your porcelain veneers as well as your own teeth
- Don’t use a toothbrush that has hard bristles or medium bristles – only use soft – or you may cause damage
#2: Bad Habits
If you were tearing open bags, biting your fingernails, snacking merrily away on ice, and chewing on the end of your eyeglasses before – now is definitely the time to stop. Adding extra pressure beyond the usual daily load can result in many problems, including damaged porcelain veneers, strained jaws, and even worn teeth. Skip the bad habits to protect your smile.
#3: Bruxism
Do you suffer from bruxism? If so, you will want to avoid allowing the effects to demolish your beautiful veneer-covered smile. This is simple, fortunately. If you have already been diagnosed and treated, continue with your treatment to avoid chipping or fracturing your dental work. If you think you may need treatment, speak with us about oral appliance therapy – wearing a comfortable mouth guard while you sleep will safeguard your beautiful grin.
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