by
Dr. Martin Giniger
According
to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 60% of young
adults age 20 to 34 have fillings in their teeth, and about half of that are
fillings in the front smile teeth. When teeth in the front of your mouth become
damaged or decayed, they are repaired with either dental bonding or
veneers.
Dental
bonding is
a tooth colored (composite) resin material that is light activated and can
be placed in one visit.
Porcelain
veneers can
mask dark stains better with a more durable porcelain material. They are very
thin veneers of porcelain that are bonded to your teeth but they take at
least two visits to complete.
Many young adults may find that keeping these aesthetic dental restorations white and beautiful to be challenging. This is especially true because no one really talks about this subject for fear of embarrassment. However you should know that although these bonding and veneers can serve you for many years, they do have limitations that you should keep in mind. One thing to remember is that these dental materials can become stained and discolored over time. Coffee, tea, red wine, and cigarette smoke can stain the material used in dental bonding, making it stand out from the rest of your teeth. To minimize staining, you’ll need to avoid these substances for 24 to 48 hours after the placement of these restorations are first performed. If you’re a smoker, you can especially be sure that the fillings and veneers will yellow from exposure to cigarette smoke.
Maintenance of Dental Bonding and Veneers
Because dental bonding and veneers are susceptible to staining and chipping, special care is required to keep your teeth looking natural. Here are some tips to keep your dental bonding in tip-top shape:
• Cut down on coffee, tea, and red wine.
• If you’re a smoker, this is a good reason to quit — not to mention that smoking also increases your risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
• Since these restorations can chip easily, avoid biting your nails or chewing on hard objects, such as ice, pencils, and raw carrots.
• If your dental bonding and veneers are stained, you should use Power Swabs® to restore their original color.
Teeth whitening with Power Swabs is a great way to instantly enhance your appearance. You will actually see a 2 shade improvement after the very first time that you use it. You should also be aware that recent studies have shown that people with brighter, whiter teeth look younger and have a higher level of confidence. Power Swabs are also very convenient to carry and use anywhere and on-the-go. A bright, white smile is a major confidence-booster, so keep those bondings and veneers white and beautiful and you will look and feel your best!
Many young adults may find that keeping these aesthetic dental restorations white and beautiful to be challenging. This is especially true because no one really talks about this subject for fear of embarrassment. However you should know that although these bonding and veneers can serve you for many years, they do have limitations that you should keep in mind. One thing to remember is that these dental materials can become stained and discolored over time. Coffee, tea, red wine, and cigarette smoke can stain the material used in dental bonding, making it stand out from the rest of your teeth. To minimize staining, you’ll need to avoid these substances for 24 to 48 hours after the placement of these restorations are first performed. If you’re a smoker, you can especially be sure that the fillings and veneers will yellow from exposure to cigarette smoke.
Maintenance of Dental Bonding and Veneers
Because dental bonding and veneers are susceptible to staining and chipping, special care is required to keep your teeth looking natural. Here are some tips to keep your dental bonding in tip-top shape:
• Cut down on coffee, tea, and red wine.
• If you’re a smoker, this is a good reason to quit — not to mention that smoking also increases your risk of gum disease and oral cancer.
• Since these restorations can chip easily, avoid biting your nails or chewing on hard objects, such as ice, pencils, and raw carrots.
• If your dental bonding and veneers are stained, you should use Power Swabs® to restore their original color.
Teeth whitening with Power Swabs is a great way to instantly enhance your appearance. You will actually see a 2 shade improvement after the very first time that you use it. You should also be aware that recent studies have shown that people with brighter, whiter teeth look younger and have a higher level of confidence. Power Swabs are also very convenient to carry and use anywhere and on-the-go. A bright, white smile is a major confidence-booster, so keep those bondings and veneers white and beautiful and you will look and feel your best!
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