Do you have porcelain veneers on any of your teeth, or have you ever considered them? They are one of the most versatile cosmetic treatments out there. Dr. Brent Engelberg, your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist, would like to challenge you to a quiz on porcelain veneer care.
Questions
Q1. True or false – Porcelain veneers require specific and special dental care.
Q2. True or false – Dental checkups will no longer be necessary if you have veneers.
Q3. True or false – Chewing on non-food items with your veneers is a definite no-no.
Answers
A1. TRUE – Though you can mostly practice normal and consistent at-home dental self-care even if you have veneers, there may need to be a few adjustments to your routine. You can continue to brush twice a day and floss once every day to clear away food debris from the surfaces and in between teeth. However, be sure to choose a non-abrasive toothpaste so that the porcelain does not become scratched and dull looking. If you rinse with mouthwash, be sure to avoid those that have alcohol, as this could weaken the adhesive bond of your veneers to your tooth enamel.
A2. FALSE – Continue to visit your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings even after you have porcelain veneers placed on your teeth. Your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist and dental team will use a special non-abrasive polish formulated to safely and efficiently care for veneers.
A3. TRUE – Chewing on pencils, pens, toothpicks, ice cubes, or fingernails should be bad habits that you try to break, for the sake of natural teeth or veneers. Veneers and natural teeth can both chip, crack, break, or become displaced as a result of misuse. Also avoid using your teeth as a tool to tear packages open with your teeth, open bottles, crack nuts, or anything of that nature. Reserve your teeth for chewing normal food and flashing that gorgeous grin.
Porcelain Veneers Available from Schaumburg Cosmetic Dentist
Your Schaumburg cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent Engelberg, places stunning, durable porcelain veneers and can offer more in-depth advice for caring for them. Not every patient makes a good candidate for veneers, but Dr. Engelberg has other cosmetic options for improving the appearance of anyone’s smile. To schedule a cosmetic consultation, call our Schaumburg dentist office at 847-259-6988. We proudly serve patients who reside in the Chicago suburbs of Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg, Barrington, Long Grove, Deerfield, Wheeling, the 60004 zip code, and the surrounding communities.
