A-List celebrities sport them. Prominent public figures have had them placed for many years. You may not even recognize someone without them. Now that you have made the smart decision to dramatically improve the symmetry, shape, and color of your smile with beautiful, gleaming porcelain veneers, you’ll be presenting the best you to others, because you’ll feel good about your look. With proper care, your veneers will function as well, if not better, than natural teeth for many years. However, if treated improperly, veneers can fracture, crack, chip, dull, or come off entirely. Skokie cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, provides some guidance on caring for your veneers, even if you play as hard as you work.
Gentle Dental Hygiene
Practicing consistent at-home dental self-care is essential for making the beauty and functionality of your veneers last. However, once you have had cosmetic dental work, you will need to make a few adjustments to your routine. You should certainly continue to floss once every day to clear away food debris from between your teeth. Brush your teeth twice every day with a non-abrasive toothpaste, making sure to give as much attention to your veneers as to the surfaces of natural teeth behind and in the back. Abrasive agents in toothpaste can leave tiny scratches in dental porcelain and make them look dull. Ask Dr. Engelberg for specific brands you can use.
Only Bite Food
We don’t want to sound bossy, but several bad biting habits can cause your porcelain dental veneers to chip, crack, or even fall off. We strongly advise you to avoid poor choices such as chewing on pencils, pens, toothpicks, or your fingernails. Whether you have cosmetic dental work or you are still sporting your natural smile, never tear packages open with your teeth. Also avoid crunching on ice or hard candies to avoid chips and cracks.
Visit your Skokie Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Brent Engelberg offers cosmetic procedures which can help with a number of dental issues. You can reach our 60077 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Vi,llage, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
