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care instructions
How
long will my new porcelain veneer last?
Porcelain veneer will
last over 10 years if you follow the care instructions properly.
How
do I treat my porcelain veneers?
As rest of your teeth - Daily brushes and dental floss should be
used. Use a tooth paste without a grinding agent.
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Good
dental care
There is a lower risk having a gum inflammation if you
take care of your teeth. You should regular clean, scale and
polish your teeth by your dental hygienist.
If
you have a lot of plaque, the gum will very likely withdraw
and with what show the gum edge - which does not look well.
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Avoid
to expose the veneers with to much forces
The porcelain veneers is not made to hold for big forces
or punches. You should avoid biting on your fingernails or
biting on hard things. If doing this, the veneer can be broken
or be torn off. If you perform a contact sport you should
use a mask.
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Avoid
to bite you teeth hard together or grind teeth
If you bite or grind teeth (Bruxism) it can easily destroy
the veneer. If you know that you are grinding your teeth or
the dentist finds proof of that - you must use a night guard
during the night.
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Avoid
products that make stains
Despite that the veneers are resistant against stains,
the cement that glued the veneer to the teeth is not. Especially
on the veneers' edges.
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dental care and regular dentist visits, decreases the risk
that the teeth will be stained. You can also avoid exaggerated
consumption of coffee, tee, red wine and "dark" food and drinks.
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What
will I do if my veneer loosen or broken?
If you veneer loosens, take it out carefully because the veneer
can still be good. If it's like that, the dentist can fasten it
again. If it's broken, you must make a new one.
To
check if the veneer is good, you can examine if the edges are smooth
and symmetric. You can also examine if there is any piece left on
the tooth or not. If not, the veneer could be good.
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