{"id":731,"date":"2024-08-07T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T11:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/?p=731"},"modified":"2024-09-04T23:18:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T23:18:06","slug":"helping-your-smiles-shells-how-to-make-your-veneers-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardfossumdds.com\/blog\/helping-your-smiles-shells-how-to-make-your-veneers-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping Your Smile\u2019s Shells: How to Make Your Veneers Last Longer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have dental veneers, expect them to last a good while. The shells<\/a> are sturdy \u2013 their makeup gives them an average lifespan of ten years! That being said, there are things you can (and should) do to make your veneers last longer. These tricks would help you get the most out of your treatment, ensuring its results don\u2019t fade early. Just keep reading and let your Temple cosmetic dentist share a few with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Remember to Brush & Floss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For starters, you can help your veneers with good oral care. Daily brushing and flossing keep them functional longer than they’d be otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It comes down to how veneers need a clean mouth to work. If their underlying teeth suffer decay or infections, a dentist has to remove them for your care. That means you should always practice twice-daily brushing and once-daily flossing. With these habits, your shells can stay put for a longer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Using a Mouthguard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way to make veneers last is to use a mouthguard. By wearing this appliance, your shells will stay safe from outside forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see, even veneers can chip, fracture, or break at times. They\u2019ll often suffer from sports injuries, teeth grinding, etc. Luckily, a mouthguard can (and would) protect them from such things. Using one for sports would reduce the risk of dental injuries, and a nightguard should stop your nightly bruxism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quit (or Avoid) Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While veneers can handle eating and speaking, other oral habits don\u2019t mix well with them. So, one way to help the shells last is to give up these \u201cbad\u201d practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key examples of these habits to avoid are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n