4 Tips for Lumineers® Aftercare

Are you considering getting Lumineers®? Read this article to learn about how to best care for them. Fixing cosmetic dental flaws with Lumineers is one of the fastest and most dramatic ways to improve your appearance. They are a quick solution that will give you the beautiful smile you have always wanted in no time. But, if you want your Lumineers to last, you must take proper care of them.

For your Lumineers to continue to improve your smile for many years to come, it is important to clean and preserve them just as with your natural teeth. Otherwise, plaque and tartar accumulation, staining, and other unattractive deterioration may occur.

4 Aftercare tips for Lumineers

Lumineers may last up to 10 years with appropriate care and still look as nice as the day you received them. Here are a few pointers to help clean and maintain Lumineers so that they last as long as possible:

1. Practice good dental hygiene

The teeth will remain clean and properly maintained if patients brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash after every meal or at least twice daily. Learning how to brush and floss with Lumineers tends to be the most challenging task for many individuals. Those who have a habit of being overly harsh when brushing their teeth may end up with chips or cracks that will damage the Lumineers. After the placement procedure, the dentist can demonstrate how to brush and floss effectively with the new dental work.

2. Stay away from potentially detrimental foods

Lumineers, as well as natural teeth, may be harmed by different types of foods. Chewing on ice or hard sweets, for example, could be detrimental to both, resulting in chips and fractures. On the plus side, foods that stain natural teeth, such as coffee, tea, wine, blueberries, and food coloring, should have minimal impact on the Lumineers. The main drawback is that they might discolor natural teeth adjacent to the Lumineers, resulting in a visible color difference over time, which is not desirable.

3. Get rid of harmful habits

Most patients already know that smoking is bad for your health in general, but it may also be detrimental to dental health. Cigarettes and other tobacco products and the numerous health risks they represent can also harm natural teeth and Lumineers due to yellow discoloration. Tobacco cessation is a great idea to protect the aesthetic of pearly white Lumineers while also avoiding any associated health risks.

4. See the dentist regularly

Patients have a lot of control over the longevity of their Lumineers. They can take steps to keep their smile looking great for years by practicing good dental hygiene and learning how different practices might destroy Lumineers.

Nonetheless, you should see your dentist for a cleaning and checkup regularly. Although Lumineers do not deteriorate or decay in the same way as teeth do, healthy teeth and gums are still required to support them.

Ready to get started with Lumineers?

If you are considering smile enhancements, contact our dental office today to set up a consultation and find out whether Lumineers are right for you.

Request an appointment here: https://www.northside-dentalcare.com or call Northside Dental Care, PC at (978) 206-7077 for an appointment in our Peabody office.

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