Habits to Avoid With Dental Veneers

Dental veneers are thin shells that are designed to cover the front visible part of the teeth. These custom-made shells are bonded to the teeth, changing their shape, color, size or length. You should consider veneers if you want to improve your smile. Read on to learn more about dental veneers.

Habits that can harm dental veneers

Dental veneers often last for many years but veneers are not indestructible. Damaging them can be quick and easy if a person is not careful. Benefiting fully from veneers depends on how people take care of them. Here are some habits to avoid with dental veneers.

Habits to avoid

Once a tooth has been prepared for a dental veneer, the process cannot be reversed. In the event that a veneer cracks, it is hard to repair it. The entire veneer may have to be replaced. Since veneers can break or chip under pressure, it is important not to use the teeth as tools. Using teeth instead of scissors, to loosen knots or to open bags is not ideal. These habits increase the chances of dental veneers chipping or breaking.

Habits that put stress on dental veneers are dangerous in regards to the integrity of the teeth. They can chip a veneer, which can end its life span early. People should also avoid biting fingernails and chewing on hard objects like ice or pencils. This will help protect them.

Dental veneers are not a good option for people who grind or clench their teeth. Patients can benefit from having the problem addressed before getting them. Not talking to a dentist about the problem and allowing it to go unchecked could result in cracked veneers. A dentist may recommend wearing a dental night guard while sleeping. The dentist can custom-make a night guard from soft material to fit a patient’s teeth. A night guard will help relieve some of the pressure of clenching and grinding.

Recommended practices

A patient with veneers should keep the gums and teeth clean by brushing and flossing daily. A person should brush not less than twice every day and floss daily. People can still get cavities around or under dental veneers. Seeing a dentist for checkups and cleanings should be done regularly. Wearing oral protection is beneficial for people who play contact sports. Impacts on the face while playing sports can result in chipped or cracked veneers. A mouthguard will help protect dental veneers.

Takeaway

Veneers can give you the smile you want. However, it is crucial to take care of them. You should avoid certain habits if you want them to last. You should avoid using your teeth as tools and clenching and grinding your teeth. A dentist can help you deal with teeth grinding in different ways including by recommending a night guard. It is also ideal to prioritize good oral hygiene practices and to always wear oral protection when playing contact sports. If you want to find out more about how to take care of dental veneers, get in touch with your dentist.

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