Making the Most of Your New Veneers
April 2, 2018
Cosmetic dentistry has become more and more popular with Americans of all ages, and it’s not hard to see why. When you can transform your smile, beautifying it means bringing your looks in line with your vision of yourself, and that helps with one’s emotional health, professional confidence, and daily comfort. One of the most popular ways to achieve that transformation is with porcelain veneers, which have provided a straighter, whiter smile for millions of patients over the past couple decades.
Benefits of Veneers
Veneers are popular because they can be placed quickly, with a non-invasive procedure. They allow for the appearance of a straighter smile without the long-term orthodontic treatment patients would need to undergo to realign teeth. Most importantly, though, they allow for the presentation of a vibrant smile that is difficult to achieve through teeth whitening and brushing alone.
Caring for Your New Veneers
After your procedure, it’s important to remember that your new veneers aren’t permanent. They can have a long life if you take care of them, but they will eventually wear down and need replacement. Here are a few of the steps you can take to make the most out of your porcelain veneers.
- Maintain good oral hygiene, including brushing multiple times a day and using mouthwash.
- Use a bite guard whenever playing sports or engaging in activity that could result in injury to the mouth.
- Avoid grinding your teeth. For patients with bruxism, this might mean treating the condition with a bite splint or other corrective measures.
If you take care of your new veneers properly, you’ll get to make the most of them, but eventually you will need to plan for a replacement. The timing for that replacement is totally dependent on your lifestyle and ability to care for your oral health, though, so the best thing to do is to talk to a cosmetic dentist like Dr. Busch about your oral hygiene habits if you have questions about how they might affect your new veneers.
Contact the office of 8118 Dental today to set up an appointment.