Porcelain veneers are an excellent investment in a beautiful smile that can bring you pride and confidence!
But what’s the best way for you to protect your investment? Here are three helpful tips for caring for and protecting your dental veneers in Eagan.
#1 COMMITMENT TO A CONSISTENT HOME CARE ROUTINE
A consistent home care routine of brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing once helps keep your veneers and teeth healthy and bacteria-free. While your veneers cannot get cavities from tooth decay, your natural teeth underneath can. So keeping your teeth healthy and plaque-free is essential to maintaining your veneers.
Consider using an electric toothbrush if you’re not already doing so, and avoid brushing with abrasive whitening toothpaste that could scratch or damage your veneers.
#2 AVOID BITING DIRECTLY INTO HARD OR STICKY FOODS
One way to protect both your natural teeth and your dental veneers is to avoid biting into or chewing on hard or sticky foods, such as:
- Crusty bread
- Carrots
- Apples
- Hard candies
- Caramels or taffy
- Steak
Chewing sticky foods can pull off restorations like veneers or crowns. Also, biting into hard foods directly can cause fractures or cracks in your restorations. Instead, cut hard foods into small, bite-sized pieces that are easier to chew.
#3 ROUTINE VISITS TO YOUR EAGAN DENTIST
When you commit to visiting your dentist every six months for routine teeth cleanings and checkups, we can ensure that your restorations, like crowns and veneers, are healthy and functioning correctly. If there are concerns, Dr. Michael can inform you of them as early as possible so you can treat them before they become more significant problems.
We’re here to help you protect and maintain your smile! Contact Dr. Michael and his team at (651) 452-5511 for more information about porcelain veneers in Eagan, MN.
Related Services: Cosmetic Dentistry
