So you’ve decided to make the investment in the smile you’ve always desired and you’re proud of your new look!  If you want that feeling to last, you’re going to have to take care of it. You’ll want to maintain and protect the investment you’ve made in yourself.   Here’s how you should care for your composite resin or porcelain veneers.

Brushing and flossing your teeth with veneers

For the most part, you’re going to continue brushing and flossing as normal after getting veneers, but there are some things that you may need to change. 

You’ll need the softest bristled toothbrush available. 

You also need to check your toothpaste for harsh abrasives, steer clear of baking soda based pastes and ask your dental team about whitening pastes as these often contain scrubbing agents that can have a sandpaper affect to remove stains.  Your new goal is to polish the veneers.

Your dental team can review flossing techniques and other products like electric toothbrushes and waterpiks. It is important to keep veneers or crowns clean at the gumline where the restoration meets the tooth surface.

Most importantly, schedule your regular cleaning appointments!  Now that you’ve gotten this beautiful smile, you’ll need to maintain it with a professional check up and cleaning to keep it fresh and hot-looking!

Mouthguards

Now that you’ve got the smile you wanted, you need to protect your veneers so that they maintain their strength and continue to protect your teeth. Often we don’t realize we are clenching or grinding our teeth until the signs of wear are already in process or a tooth or restoration is fractured.  To prevent this, if you play sports or engage in other heavy activities, you should get a mouthguard. If you grind your teeth in your sleep, you should have a custom overnight mouth guard. These are custom fit for you to provide the most comfort and protection.

Looking for Veneer Services in Tampa? Contact Dalton Dental Today!

Tampa area residents looking for veneer services should contact us at Dalton Dental today. We offer the latest procedures in a safe and welcoming environment. Our friendly staff will happily answer any questions you may have about the procedures and can provide you with helpful information about how these procedures work.

We offer fair pricing and are happy to work with you on that aspect of the process. The most important thing is that you can access the services you require so you can get your smile back and unlock a new chapter in your life.

Let us help you get there today!