It should come as a surprise to no one that there are some dental procedures or dental work that are more popular among people than others. Many people are quick to think about dental filling work or dentures, but there are others that are popular as well.

Another popular type of dental work that many individuals have or will be getting in the near future are dental veneers. Wesley Chapel residents might be under the impressions that dental veneers are the same thing as dentures, but this is not true. Although they may have a similar purpose or function, they are a specific type of dental work that is not the same as any of the other dental work that is popular.

If you are getting dental veneers in the near future, it is important that you are regularly caring for them so that they last a long time and do not have any issue. Not everyone knows how to do so, but it may not be as complicated or intensive as people think.

Being Careful After Veneers are Put On

Believe it or not but oftentimes homeowners need to be careful with a couple of days after they have had their dental veneers placed on. This is when they are at their most vulnerable and people tend to make mistakes that will ruin their veneers. Wesley Chapel residents should try eating softer foods and avoiding hard or crunchy foods until they have gotten used to them.

Many people end up damaging their veneers because they are not used to having something over their teeth when they are eating, which can create sensations with a lack of feeling and cause them to bite things and chew things that they normally wouldn’t.

Keep in mind that veneers are made from very strong materials, and crunchy and hard food can be eaten if someone does it consciously and is aware of how dental veneers feel and operate in their mouth.

Additional Care for Dental Veneers

Dental Veneers should be treated like a normal healthy tooth. They should be brushed and cleaned on a regular basis, as tartar and plaque can easily build up on the surface of dental veneers. Wesley Chapel residents should know that it is not any harder or more work to clean than regular teeth, so regular brushing and flossing should always be done.

If someone does not clean their dental veneers on a regular basis, they can experience problems just like regular teeth and cause poor oral health. 

With regular cleaning of dental veneers, it is not uncommon for them to last for many years without needing to be replaced. On average, when someone takes care of their dental veneers, they can get around fifteen years or so without any problems.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*