You should be aware of the following things about your veneer restoration. As with a fine automobile or watch, only your continuing care and concern can assure optimum service longevity.
- Chewing: As with natural teeth, avoid chewing excessively hard foods on the veneered teeth (hard candy, ice, bones, etc.) because under extreme forces, the porcelain material can be broken from the teeth.
- Recalls: Visit us for examinations and check-ups at your regular six-month examination periods or during recommended recall visits. Often problems that are developing with the veneers can be found at an early stage and repaired easily, whereas waiting for a longer time may require redoing the entire restoration.
- Preventative Procedures: To provide optimum longevity for your restorations, and to prevent future dental decay or supporting tissue breakdown, please use one of the following preventive procedures.
- Brush with a toothpaste containing fluoride and floss after eating and before bedtime.
- With a fluoride rinse, swish vigorously for at least 30 seconds - ideally immediately before bedtime.
The Future: We expect that you will receive several years of service from these veneers; however, certain situations occasionally occur that necessitate restoration replacement.
- Extreme force or trauma can break porcelain veneers just as it can break natural teeth.
- Use care in sports or other potentially traumatic situations.
- Do not bite extremely hard objects with a single tooth.
- Breakage usually requires remaking the restoration, but occasionally it can be repaired.
Call us if you notice any changes or have any questions about your veneers.