Keep Your Veneers In Great Shape

Now that you have spent some time and money taking care of your smile and getting veneers, it is equally important that you continue to take care of your investment. Just brushing and flossing regularly is not enough to ensure that your new smile lasts a lifetime.  Here are 5 tips for taking care of veneers.

Use toothpaste that is not harsh or that can be abrasive for your new teeth. It is essential to keeping brushing two times a day or after every meal to ensure food is not sticking to your teeth, but the toothpaste you use can impact your smile.

Floss. You may believe that because you have veneers there is no reason to floss. However, flossing helps keep your gums in great shape, which is essential to keeping your veneers intact.

Use water or other mouthwash to rinse, especially after you have eaten a high carbohydrate food. You want to keep food from sticking to your veneers.

If you are going to play in sport or activity that may damage your veneers use a mouth guard to protect them.

Avoid consuming or chewing on items that are not food. Once the veneers have set, most foods that you eat should not be a problem, but eating ice or other hard objects can chip or crack the veneer.

For more information on keeping your veneers in great shape contact, Dr. Judy Strutz and her team.

Protect Your Smile!

It can be difficult to really know how to protect your smile with so much information floating around out there. Do you often wonder if you are making the right decisions? It is easy when we are busy to reach for food and drinks that are damaging to your smile or to skip the six-month dental appointment. It takes work to keep your smile healthy.

Here are 5 things you should avoid in order to keep your smile in great shape. 

1.     Avoid eating ice. Ice can damage the teeth causing cracked or broken teeth. Your teeth may also become sensitive to hot and cold foods and drinks.

2.     Don’t skip brushing and flossing. It is imperative to keep your smile healthy by brushing and flossing regularly.

3.     Avoid eating large amounts of carbs that stick to your teeth. The longer that food is on the surface of your teeth, the more likely you are to end up with cavities or decay and other problems.

4.     Kick that soda habit. The high sugar and acid content can cause problems for the enamel of your teeth. This can lead to decay, which can then lead to more difficult problems with your smile.

5.     Visit the dentist regularly. Problems that arise can be taken care of when you visit the dentist early instead of waiting too long. Also, dental visits help keep your smile healthy so you can avoid dental pain and other problems.

For more information on how to keep your smile in great shape, contact Dr. Strutz and her team.