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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. |  |
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.
God 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. | 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. | 1.
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