Had veneers put in about 8 months ago, and my dentist gave me this simple tip I never thought of before. She said after drinking coffee or tea, swish around some plain water right away to keep stains from bonding onto the surface. Been doing this ever since and honestly, it seems to help a lot. Curious if anyone else got little tips or tricks they swear by, cause you know, gotta protect that investment lol.
I've never had veneers, but I do something similar with regular teeth—just a quick rinse after coffee or wine. Seems to help a bit, and it's definitely cheaper than whitening treatments. Wondering though, does toothpaste type matter much for veneers? Like, is it worth buying those pricier specialty pastes, or is regular fluoride toothpaste just fine? Always skeptical if the extra cost actually makes a difference...
"Wondering though, does toothpaste type matter much for veneers? Like, is it worth buying those pricier specialty pastes..."
Honestly, I've been wondering the same thing. My dentist said regular fluoride toothpaste is fine as long as it's not too abrasive. Apparently, some whitening pastes can scratch veneers over time, which freaked me out a bit...so now I'm checking labels obsessively lol. I did try one of those pricier specialty toothpastes once—didn't really notice a difference except in my wallet. But maybe it's just me being overly cautious. Curious if anyone else has had different advice from their dentist?
My dentist mentioned something similar—basically said to steer clear of anything labeled "whitening" because it can be harsh. I've stuck with regular fluoride toothpaste for years now, and honestly, my veneers still look great...so maybe simpler really is better?
My dentist mentioned something similar—basically said to steer clear of anything labeled "whitening" because it can be harsh.
My son's dentist gave us similar advice when he got veneers last year—she emphasized rinsing with water after juices or sodas too, not just coffee or tea. We've been pretty diligent about it, and so far his teeth still look great. Agree with the point about whitening products being harsh; she warned us against them as well. Seems like gentle care and consistency are key to keeping veneers in good shape long-term.
