Maintaining your new teeth and smile

There are several things to remember when caring for your new teeth and smile.

Regular visits to your Dentist and Dental Hygienist are crucial for maintaining the health of your restorations. If the gum tissue is healthy with regular periodontal (gum disease) screenings, the life of the restoration will increase and the beauty will be maintained as well. Getting your teeth cleaned on a regular basis helps to promote gum tissue health. Proper techniques for home care will be given by a dental hygienist. Any concerns or questions that you may have can be addressed at this visit. If any problems occur, they will usually be very small if found early.   * IT IS VITAL THAT CARING FOR YOUR RESTORATIONS BE DONE BY A TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. IF PROPER POLISHES, INSTRUMENTS, AND PRODUCTS ARE NOT USED, IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR INVESTMENT IN YOUR NEW TEETH AND SMILE.
Flossing is a key adjunct to massage the gum tissue and again reduce food, debris and formation of plaque in between the teeth. This is a crucial part of ensuring a lifelong beautiful smile. It will also increase the life of restorations.
Brushing 2 x daily helps to keep the gum tissue healthy. It also removes surface plaque and stain to help maintain your beautiful teeth and smile.
NEVER use your teeth as a tool! Biting or chewing on things such as pens, ice or holding things between your teeth may cause damage to your restorations.
Toothpicks should be avoided unless they are used very gently and with caution, as gum tissue damage can sometimes occur.

Choose a toothpaste that is non-abrasive and is a gel form. If problems with staining occur, brushing after drinking coffee, teas, or fizzy drink smay be necessary. Stopping smoking is also encouraged to help eliminate staining and overall oral health and you should be aware that all this reduces the life span of certain composite restorations.