To ensure your veneers last a long time, you’ll need to brush them (and the rest of your smile) twice a day. Only then will your shells stay clean and strong for as long as possible. Still, it isn’t just the brushing itself that matters; you’ll also require the best toothpaste for veneers. Using the right brand will help your treatment results thrive. For more details, here’s a primer on which toothpaste suits veneers best.
Context: Toothpaste Affects Veneers
While veneers aren’t made of enamel, toothpaste still affects them. The paste you use will affect whether (and how well) your shells work.
Indeed, the wrong toothpaste could make your treatment fail early. A brand with poor ingredients will often harm veneers and their underlying teeth over time. As that process continues, your shells could look worn down or even fall off; you’d then need costly follow-up care.
If you want long-lasting veneers, you must avoid the above scenario. That means buying and using a proper kind of toothpaste.
Which Toothpaste Suits Veneers Best?
It doesn’t take much to find the best toothpaste for veneers. All in all, you just need to get a brand with the following three qualities:
Gel-Based
You won’t want your toothpaste to damage the material of your veneers. Therefore, make sure to pick a gel-based brand.
Even the most durable veneers can break from abrasive materials. If your toothpaste has a rough texture, it may cause your shells to chip, crack, or wear down. You should thus use a gentle, gel-based paste that doesn’t have harsh ingredients. That way, you’ll preserve your restorations’ structure.
Fluoride-Filled
Veneers do protect your teeth, but that protection has limits. It follows that you should use a fluoride-filled brand of toothpaste.
Don’t forget that fluoride strengthens enamel and prevents tooth decay. By using a toothpaste that has plenty of it, you’d keep your veneered teeth safe from cavities. Not doing so could lead to decay that forces your dentist to remove your shells; you’d then have to “re-do” your treatment.
Non-Whitening
Though it can sound good in theory, whitening toothpaste doesn’t suit veneers. You should get a non-whitening brand instead.
More specifically, whitening toothpaste harms veneers. It often uses ingredients like hydrogen peroxide and baking soda – substances that damage dental porcelain. Adding insult to injury, said toothpaste won’t even brighten the shells; it’ll just scratch their surfaces.
Please see your dentist if you’d like more details about the best toothpaste for veneers. They’ll gladly give you some pointers!
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Hanford Family Dental Center is based in Hanford, CA. Led by Drs. Raiyani, Randhawa, and Rambhia, our practice offers quality dentistry you can trust. We proudly tailor our treatments to each patient, whether their smile needs preventive, cosmetic, or even restorative oral care. Our team is even ready and able to treat dental emergencies on short notice! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website or by phone at (559)-530-8080.