But if teeth whitening is insufficient for your makeover needs, you might opt for a little more extensive enhancement such as dental veneers. Dental veneers are wafer thin shells designed to be permanently cemented to the front of teeth requiring repair.
Veneers can cover chipped or broken teeth, make unwanted gaps between teeth disappear, deal with stains that are uncorrectable with cleaning and whitening and make misshapen teeth appear straight and symmetrical.
The question is often asked: do I whiten my teeth before or after cosmetic enhancements? While porcelain veneers are stain resistant they are also not affected by the products that whiten biological teeth. Whitening first is the way to go.
Since Zoom whitening can lighten your teeth by many shades, it is critical to match your new teeth shade to the veneers. If you decide to whiten your teeth after the veneer cosmetic correction, you will see surrounding natural teeth become brighter and whiter than the teeth covered with dental veneers giving you an uneven appearance.
You should delay scheduling your appointment with our cosmetic dentists to get started on your veneers for a couple of weeks following your Zoom session as whitening can continue to work on your teeth for up to two weeks following treatment.
When ready, our cosmetic dentists will be able to fabricate the needed veneers to match the shape, size, and shade to your newly whitened teeth providing a new smile makeover.
There are a few tips you should know to keep your veneers and/or newly whitened teeth looking their best.
Limit or avoid the things we know have the ability to stain: coffee, tea, red wine and colas. These beverages can discolor teeth so if you are going to consume, use a straw (with cold beverages only). This will allow much of the beverage to bypass your teeth.
Tomato based sauces, many berries, any foods or treats that contain dyes have the ability to stain. Plan to rinse or brush your teeth as soon as you can. Tobacco use will stain and discolor your teeth, as well.
Daily brushing, flossing, and twice yearly hygiene visits will help you maintain the health of your teeth and newly acquired smile makeover.
Ready for your next checkup? Contact our office at Aesthetic Dental Partners to make an appointment with our caring team today.
