Furumoto Dentistry offers veneers in Diamond Bar for patients seeking a permanent solution to chips, cracks, and discoloration. We'll carefully reshape your teeth to prepare them for the veneers, then apply thin porcelain shells with dental cement. The porcelain creates a mouthful of perfectly straight, white teeth.
While veneers protect your teeth, you'll still need to care for them to maintain your smile. Your Diamond Bar dentist will recommend a care regimen after installing your veneers.
Brush Your Teeth Regularly
Continue brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day. If possible, floss and brush after every meal. Otherwise, particles could lodge between your teeth, leading to cavities and decay.
Avoid sugary foods and drinks, such as candy, soda, and energy drinks. Sugar causes the bacteria in plaque to release acid, which damages your teeth.
After brushing, rinse your mouth with an alcohol-free mouthwash. Alcohol could weaken the bonding agent that keeps veneers attached to your teeth. If your veneers start to deteriorate, you might need to get them replaced.
Avoid Hard Foods
Despite their durability, excessively hard foods can damage your veneers. Avoid chomping on nuts, hard candies, ice, popcorn kernels, and similar snacks. Likewise, tearing into tough or sticky foods, such as dried nuts, taffy, and beef jerky, could loosen your veneers and harm the enamel underneath. If you consume these foods, cut them into small pieces first.
Use Gentle Tools
Hard bristles and an abrasive toothpaste could scratch your veneers or remove the polish. Use a soft toothbrush and a dentist-approved toothpaste to clean your teeth while protecting the porcelain.
Watch Out for Stains
Porcelain veneers are typically stain-resistant, but heavy coffee, tea, or alcohol consumption could cause damage over time. Plus, if you have damaged veneers and don't realize it, the liquid could stain the enamel underneath.
Try to limit your tea, coffee, and alcohol intake, and rinse out your mouth with water if you consume one of these beverages. Smoking and chewing tobacco also cause stains and more serious issues, such as oral cancer. If you have trouble quitting, ask your Diamond Bar dentist about solutions.
Schedule Dental Check-ups
Your Diamond Bar dentist recommends scheduling a check-up at least twice a year. During an appointment, the dentist inspects your veneers and looks for signs of damage, erosion, or tooth decay. Cavities start small, so your dentist can find issues that you may have overlooked while brushing.
Afterward, they'll clean and polish your veneers to maintain their white appearance. They'll also discuss your routine and make recommendations. Generally, veneers last 10-20 years, so your dentist may talk about replacements near the end of the lifespan.
If you're looking for veneers in Diamond Bar, schedule a consultation with Furumoto Dentistry. We'll determine if veneers are the right solution and discuss your next steps. Our staff uses minimally invasive procedures to attach veneers while altering your original teeth as little as possible.