Non-surgical cosmetic dental treatments, such as veneers London, are a convenient way to improve the appearance of a smile. At DRMR, we believe cosmetic dentistry is well worth the investment in this day and age when so much depends on positive self-confidence and pleasing smiles.
Once, cosmetic dental solutions may have commonly been seen as geared toward attaining superficial goals, but this is far from the true value of veneers London. Also referred to as dental caps, these wafer-thin coverings help protect the health of teeth, thereby adding to the longevity of natural strong teeth.
So, in addition to improvement in dental aesthetics, veneers London also help to preserve dental function. There are plenty of positives to celebrate about veneers, from durability to hiding teeth imperfections, including discolouration issues. Perhaps one of the more sought-after benefits to the patient is the easy maintenance required. In this post, we outline how you can protect the longevity of your veneers.
Maintenance tips to care for veneers
The first instruction we give our patients is to take great care with their oral hygiene programme at home. Nothing puts any dental treatment at risk quite so easily as poor oral hygiene. Us dentists know that the right way to protect the effects of professional dental care is to ensure that teeth and gums are kept clean and healthy.
Taking care of oral hygiene with dental caps could not be easier – simply observe all the same obligations as one would when cleaning natural teeth.
In addition to protecting a happy and healthy smile, proper oral hygiene makes certain to avoid the build-up of bad oral bacteria that are largely the cause of poor oral health complaints like gum disease, tooth decay and chronic bad breath.
In the same way that biting down on hard food items increases the likelihood of cracks and chips in the enamel, so too is the same risk raised after installing dental caps. The dental material veneers are made out of is highly durable, but it is not possible for them to be completely indestructible, which is why patients should still take care to choose foods that do not jeopardise the longevity and results of their veneers.
Avoid certain behaviours that are known to ruin teeth. Using teeth as tools for anything other than grinding down food (tearing off bottle caps, for instance) poses a danger to the longevity of veneers.
Staining and discolouration are two other challenges that should be avoided at all costs if the patients are to keep their veneers looking bright. Smoking is one such bad lifestyle habit that can ruin the brightness of veneers.
Another lifestyle habit that requires weighty consideration is the patient’s diet. A tooth-friendly diet will help patients protect their dental health. Foods that stain teeth easily as well as sugar-heavy foods can have an adverse impact on oral health with far-reaching consequences.
To find out all cosmetic dentistry options suitable to meet your smile aesthetic goals, schedule an appointment with our well-experienced dentist at DRMR by giving our front desk team a call.
