Oral Health and Dental Veneers: Clinical Tips| Biomed Grid

Introduction Porcelain Veneers are widely used nowadays to recreate the natural cosmetic appearance of teeth. It also provides strength and resilience in relevance to natural tooth enamel. Therefore, to enhance the clinical predictability of Porcelain veneers, Patients are commonly advised to follow routine oral health care recommendations by the Dental Professionals [1]. Overview Maintenance of Porcelain veneers doesn't require any special oral health care. It's few clinical tips that are essential key to sustain veneers for a long time [2]. Oral hygiene Practices Routine good oral hygiene practices are commonly advised by the dental professionals. Patients should treat veneers in the same manner likewise natural teeth. Routine oral hygiene practices include brushing (two minutes, twice daily) with proper technique, flossing and rinsing after meals with an antiseptic mouthwash [3]. Moreover, the use of non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste is typically recommended by the Dentists [1]. A soft toothbrush is required for brushing as it doesn't wear away the shine and polish of porcelain veneers. Proper oral hygiene practices won't just clean and protect veneers, it also aids in minimizing the risk of developing gum diseases, thus it ultimately prevents gingivitis and gingival recession that may expose the veneers [4]