5 Great Tips to Look After Your Porcelain Veneers to Keep it Clean!

Porcelain veneers are a common cosmetic treatment for improving the look of your smile. Veneers are thin shells made from porcelain, customised to fit over the front of your teeth. They can cover teeth that are worn, broken, chipped, stained, gapped or slightly crooked. If you wish to add longevity to the porcelain veneers, you must ensure that you take care of them. Our dentists suggest these simple ways to look after your Porcelain Veneers to help them last.

1. Keep them Clean

Veneers don’t decay, but your teeth may. The decayed teeth beneath the veneers may cause the hue of the veneers to change. You may also be under the risk of developing gum disease. Therefore it is essential that you brush, rinse, and floss your teeth regularly. Brushing too hard, though, can wear the gums back from the edges of your veneers. Our dentists at Kallangur Dental Surgery will advise you on how to brush, floss, and rinse using the right techniques.

2. Pick the Right Brush and Toothpaste

Our dentists advise using brushes with ultra-soft bristles or an electric toothbrush. Using a toothbrush with stiff bristles may scratch the surface of the veneers. Some toothpastes are abrasive for veneers and your teeth. Avoid very gritty pastes, such as some whitening and charcoal toothpastes, as they can dull the glaze on the veneers over time. Whitening products do not change the colour of porcelain, so they will not lighten your veneers, but they can lighten the natural teeth around them and leave a mismatch.

3. Avoid Alcohol and Tobacco Products

The bonding composites that hold the veneers firmly to your teeth can be damaged if exposed to excessive alcohol. Tobacco, on the other hand, is harmful to your teeth and gums in general. It stains the edges where the veneer meets the tooth, as well as your natural teeth, and raises the risk of gum disease. This is one of the very essential steps to follow to look after your Porcelain Veneers.

4. Watch Your Eating Habits

You must refrain from biting into hard food items such as apples, meats that contain bone, raw carrots, etc. Limit foods and drinks that are high in sugar or acid, such as lollies, chocolates, soft drinks and juices, because they can cause decay in the teeth under and around your veneers. Strongly coloured foods and drinks can also stain the edges of the veneers over time.

5. Visit Your Dentist at Regular Intervals

Dental visits help keep your porcelain veneers in good condition. Regular visits to our dentist at Kallangur will also help you maintain overall good oral health. Regular cleans also keep the gums around your veneers healthy. People suffering from bruxism should discuss with our dentist and use a mouthguard. Those engaging in contact sports such as martial arts or boxing should also use a mouth guard, always.

At Kallangur Dental Surgery, we offer a wide range of dental treatments, including porcelain veneers, which are $1,900 per tooth or $11,400 for a set of six. Our dentists will recommend the treatment that suits your teeth. Visit our office or call us at (07) 3886 0933 for an appointment.