Your teeth have now been changed with porcelain laminate veneers. To ensure maximum beauty and longevity, please try to follow these guidelines below:
● Remember to brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush at least twice daily and floss between them once a day
● Similar to your natural teeth, ceramics used in veneers can gradually be affected by acidic foods and beverages. Over time, the margins of the veneers may develop stains. To preserve their appearance, it’s advised to minimize or avoid the consumption of acidic items such as tobacco, coffee, tea, soy sauce, curry, colas, grape juice, blueberries, or red wine
Additionally, refrain from using baking soda or any abrasive toothpaste on your veneers. Instead, opt for regular “paste” toothpaste brands like Colgate, Oral B, Macleans, etc., rather than “gel” toothpastes. Steer clear of whitening or smokers’ toothpastes, as they tend to be highly abrasive and can damage the veneers over time
● Avoid using mouthwashes regularly, especially those high in alcohol. The alcohol content can soften composite materials and potentially weaken the bond of the porcelain. If you wish to use mouthwash, choose a non-alcohol containing option to maintain the integrity of the porcelain veneers
● The only fluoride suitable for home use is sodium fluoride. Stannous fluoride or acidulated phosphate fluoride are not recommended for porcelain as they may etch the surface after a lot of use. Neutra Fluor is a sodium fluoride rinse that is suitable for home use and can be recommended. Tooth Mousse is also very safe to use
● Habits such as opening packages with your teeth, biting thread, chewing ice, nail biting or pipe smoking should be avoided. To prevent potential fractures, it is advisable to refrain from directly biting into ribs, bones, hard candy, nuts, or hard bread and rolls. These hard substances can exert excessive stress on the material of your teeth, leading to damage. Generally, you should consider your veneers to be just like your natural teeth would have been, such that you can use them to incise into foods you would normally bite into, and similarly they are susceptible to chipping on harder things that may also chip natural teeth
● In the event of a chip or fracture, it may be possible to address it with a straightforward renewal using bonded composite material. This would involve a short appointment and the fee is similar to that for a restoration for a front tooth. A more significant fracture may require the veneer to be replaced
● How long your veneers last will depend on many things. It is not dissimilar to getting a new set of tyres for your car. How long the tyres last will depend on the type of road surface travelled, the way you drive and how many kilometers you drive a year. Similarly, the lifespan of your veneers will be influenced by your habits and the amount of stress exerted on your front teeth. Adhering to the recommendations above will ensure you receive the longest possible service from your veneers.
● Once your veneers are placed, your teeth may feel different to your lips and tongue when you first close your mouth. Experiencing such changes and adjustments in speech when alterations have been made to the shape and size of your teeth is completely normal and expected. At the initial stage, you might notice slight changes or effects on your speech until your tongue adapts to the adjustments. These alterations are often very subtle, sometimes only measurable in fractions of a millimeter, but your mouth is highly sensitive and might amplify these sensations initially. However, after a few days, these feelings typically diminish, and your mouth will start to feel normal again. Also, the use of cotton rolls, latex gloves and suction, will all likely lead to some scuffing and chafing of your gums and lips. So, your mouth may feel a bit sensitive for a few days. Please take Panadol if needed, rinse with salty water 2-3 times per day. After a few days, your mouth should feel better, gums look pink, and the veneers should look like beautiful natural teeth
The first step in determining whether you are suitable for dental veneers is to consult with a dental specialist. Your Smile Nambour dentist will perform an examination to determine if your teeth are suited for the treatment.
Don’t let you teeth’s imperfections tar your smile! Talk with your Smiles Nambour dentist today.
Call (07) 5240 9410 or visit us at Shop 4, 2-4 Ann Street Nambour QLD 4560
