How To Care For Your Cosmetic Dentistry Treatments

If you’ve recently had cosmetic dentistry in Simpsonville, you may be wondering how you should care for your new smile. In this guide, the team at Pearl Dental Studio will tell you everything you need to know. Let’s get started now. 

1. Maintain Good Oral Health

First and foremost, make sure that you’re brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes and flossing once a day. Keeping your teeth healthy is essential for preserving your new smile. If you don’t maintain your teeth properly, you may end up with issues like plaque and surface stains, or even more serious oral health problems like gum disease or tooth decay. 

2. See Your Dentist For Regular Checkups & Scheduled Maintenance

You should see a dentist such as Dr. Lindsay Cash for a checkup and oral exam every six months. At your appointment, your dentist can examine your mouth and your cosmetic dentistry treatments, and ensure that your teeth are healthy and strong. At this time, you can also get scheduled maintenance done on your cosmetic dentistry treatments. 

3. Protect Your Teeth

Avoid chewing very hard foods (popcorn kernels, almonds, ice) with your front teeth. You also should never bite or chew on non-food objects such as pens, fingernails, and pencils. This can prematurely damage or dislodge treatments like dental bonding and veneers.

In addition, don’t use your teeth as tools. Your teeth are not meant to do things like tear tape or bags, so doing so can damage your teeth and cosmetic dentistry treatments. You should also wear a night guard if you grind your teeth, and a sports mouth guard whenever you play contact sports.

4. Avoid Stains From Certain Foods

Even if you’ve had a cosmetic treatment like teeth whitening, it’s possible for your teeth to become stained again. So you may want to take steps to avoid certain types of food and drink, such as coffee, tea, wine, and cola, as well as tomato sauce, blueberries and blackberries, and other foods that can stain your teeth.

When you do consume these foods or drinks, we recommend using a straw to drink beverages, since this minimizes contact with the teeth. You can also brush your teeth immediately after eating staining foods to reduce the risk of developing stains.

5. Wear Retainers Or Anything Else Your Dentist Gives You 

Depending on your cosmetic treatment, you may need to take additional steps to keep your smile looking bright and beautiful. If you get Invisalign, for example, you’ll need to continue wearing a retainer at night regularly to prevent your teeth from shifting back into the improper position.

So make sure you follow your dentist’s instructions to the letter, and wear your retainer or anything else that they give you. Doing so will ensure that your smile looks great throughout the years to come. 

Interested In Cosmetic Care? Schedule An Appointment Now! 

At Pearl Dental Studio, Dr. Lindsay Cash is here to help you get the smile you deserve in Simpsonville. To learn more about cosmetic dentistry and find out which treatments may be right for you, just give us a call at (864) 214-1440 , or contact us online.