3 Tips For Caring For Your Own Dental Veneers
A veneer is a thin layer of synthetic material placed over a tooth to improve both the look and the texture of an otherwise damaged tooth. Whether you need a single veneer or an entire row of them, they can be great for improving your oral health and giving you that wonderful smile that you deserve.
Since only 35% of adults have well-aligned front teeth, these veneers can work great for alignment issues as well. You can’t just have a veneer placed on your tooth, however, and expect it to improve your teeth or look great for an extended period of time. You have to take excellent care of each veneer, just like you should take excellent care of all your other teeth.
Here are some great tips for protecting and keeping your veneer coverings clean:
- Brush, floss, and rinse like normal — Neglecting these simple dental care methods is what probably caused your teeth issues in the first place — so it’s important to change your dental habits and get back to regularly brushing, flossing, and properly rinsing your mouth every single day. Never underestimate the importance of consistent dental work and care. You should brush and floss after every meal and rinse around two times a day.
- Use teeth whitening products more frequently — Your dentist will match each veneer to the color of the rest of your natural teeth, but you’ll have to stay on top of it to ensure that the color never darkens or yellows. You need to prevent teeth stains or discolorations as much as possible so work with a non-abrasive natural whitener like baking soda.
- Cut out tobacco products — Use your newfound veneers as a great excuse to finally quit smoking or using other tobacco products. These products aren’t just bad for your health, they’ll discover your veneers as well because of all the nicotine they contain.
Don’t take your teeth for granted at any moment of your life — you should always be taking excellent care of your mouth by any means necessary. If you want to learn more about veneers, dental implants, the importance of proper dental care, or just speak with experienced dentists here in Haymarket VA and Bristow, VA, contact Gainesville Dental Associates today!
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