Ensuring Your Smile Stays Radiant: Post-Care Tips for Porcelain Dental Veneers
Congratulations on achieving your beautiful new smile! Our team here at Veneer Lounge is thrilled to have been part of your smile journey, and have enjoyed assisting you through each step of achieving a gorgeous, confident smile. Now that you have achieved your dream smile, we want to help you maintain it. Post-treatment care is crucial to ensuring the longevity of your veneers and the continued brilliance of your smile. Our dentists and team will provide you with a comprehensive guide to safeguard your investment into your smile and help you continue to enjoy a beautiful smile for years to come.
OUR TIPS FOR SUCCESS:
Maintain Your Oral Hygiene:
Maintaining excellent oral hygiene will keep your smile beautiful and help extend the life of your veneers. You should brush at least twice daily with a nonabrasive fluoride toothpaste. Floss gently and consistently to keep your gums healthy and your veneers clean.
Choose Nonabrasive Oral Care Products:
When selecting your toothbrush and floss, choose soft-bristles toothbrushes and nonabrasive dental floss. This will help prevent damage to the surface of your veneers.
Avoid Substances That Stain:
Some foods and beverages are more likely to stain than others. We recommend that you limit or avoid consuming staining substances such as coffee, tea, red wine and tobacco products. Some types of berries and sauces, such as mustard, are also more likely to stain your teeth and veneers. If you do consume these substances, rinse your mouth with water immediately afterwards to minimize potential staining, and brush as soon as you can.
Avoid Biting Hard Objects:
Porcelain veneers are durable, but biting on hard objects can cause damage over time. Avoid biting down on ice, pens or other hard objects.
Wear a Retainer:
Our dentists will provide you with a retainer upon the completion of your veneer treatment. Wear this retainer as instructed, as it will protect your smile and help maintain the alignment and fit of your veneers.
Make and Keep Regular Dental Appointments:
Continue to schedule routine dental checkups at Veneer Lounge. This allows our dentists to monitor the condition of your veneers and address any potential concerns before damage can be done to your smile.
Protect Against Bruxism:
Bruxism, or teeth grinding and clenching, can cause significant damage to your teeth and veneers. If you suffer from this condition, please consider wearing a custom night guard. This oral appliance will protect your veneers from damage and wear and help keep your smile beautiful.
Handle with Care:
Veneers are designed for normal eating and drinking, but avoid using your teeth to bite into hard objects or open packages.
Stay Hydrated:
Proper hydration promotes your overall health and wellbeing as well as helps you maintain a healthy oral environment.
Please follow the post-care tips closely to prolong the beauty and functionality of your dental veneers. Dr. Shaggy and Dr. Tania are committed to ensuring that your smile remains beautiful and a source of confidence for you. Please reach out to our team at 214-214-7790 if you have any questions about your dental veneers, or to schedule an appointment with our dentists in Austin, Texas.
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| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |