Caring For Your Ceramic Veneers
How To Take Care Of Your Implant Restorations
The maintenance of your Porcelain Laminate Veneer is relatively simple:
Please brush and floss as you normally would to prevent oral health problems. Once placed, Porcelain Laminate Veneer restorations are very kind to the gum tissues. Do not be afraid that you will damage your veneers by either flossing or brushing. Any non-abrasive toothpaste is acceptable. A good home care regimen will insure the aesthetic success of your veneers for years to come.
Some sensitivity to hot and cold may be experienced after the placement of your veneers. This relates to the amount of enamel left on your tooth after preparation, how close the preparation was to the nerve as well as several other factors. Some sensitivity is absolutely normal and usually goes away after one-two weeks. If this sensitivity should remain or concern you at all, please call the dentist.
As mentioned before, a normal diet should pose no problem at all. However, please avoid anything that will tend to bend or twist the veneers.
If you are known to be a grinder or clencher, please inform the dentist. He will evaluate the need for a night guard (splint) that you wear over your teeth to minimise the stresses placed upon them while you sleep.
Porcelain Laminate Veneers have been placed to assist you in reaching your aesthetic goals. With proper home care and scheduled evaluation visits, they will provide you with a beautiful smile for years to come.
Dental Veneers At A Glance
| Patient Question | Treatment at a Glance |
|---|---|
| What does dental veneer treatment involve? | A thin cover is bonded to the front of a tooth to change its colour, shape or proportions. Some tooth preparation may be needed. |
| Who might it suit? | Veneers may be considered for selected cosmetic concerns where the teeth and gums are healthy. Whitening, bonding, orthodontic care or no treatment may also be worth discussing. |
| What affects dental veneers cost? | The fee depends on the number of teeth, planning and records, the ceramic and laboratory work, and whether other dental treatment is needed first. |
| How long does treatment take? | Ceramic veneers usually involve planning plus one or more treatment visits. Temporary restorations may be used while the final veneers are made. |
| What is recovery usually like? | Some temporary sensitivity to hot or cold may occur. Most people can continue their normal routine, following any advice about temporary restorations. |
| How should I look after them? | Brush and floss normally with the products recommended by our dental team. Avoid using teeth to open or bite hard objects, and discuss a splint if you clench or grind. |
| What do patients often ask? | “Will my teeth need to be shaved down?” The amount of preparation varies with the tooth and the planned result. This should be explained before you decide to proceed. |
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