after care
PLEASE TAKE HEED TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS !
- WAIT 3 HOURS TO EAT & 1 HOUR TO DRINK: If you’re hungry stop for a MILKSHAKE or DRINK A SMOOTHIE (you can also eat mashed potatoes)
- PLEASE REFRAIN FROM EATING HARD, STICKY, OR CHEWY FOODS FOR THE FIRST WEEK
(EX: STAY AWAY FROM JOLLY RANCHERS, PISTACHIOS,CROUTONS! FOODS SUCH AS CRAB LEGS (CRACK WITH YOUR HANDS, DO NOT BITE WITH YOUR TEETH!), FRIED FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS (PULL OFF THE BONE & EAT PLEASE DO NOT EAT DIRECTLY ONTO BONE), STEAK=CHEWY (PLEASE REFRAIN FROM EATING THIS THINGS FOR AT LEAST A WEEKS TIME ) - Understand that this can cause cracking & chipping so be mindful when you are eating these items. NO CRAWFISH FOR 2 WEEKS PLEASE, THEY CAN STAIN YOUR TEETH PINK & CRACK VENEER
- WAIT 1 HOUR TO SMOKE: Please be mindful of this. Smoking can stain your veneers; WAIT AT LEAST 45 MINS!
- BUY A MOUTH GUARD: (YOU ARE PROVIDED A NIGHT GUARD) You will need this mouth guard for 7 days to avoid grinding of your teeth; if you feel you are still grinding after 7 days use for additional 7 days (takes two weeks for teeth to feel normal, PLEASE give it some time for your smile to adjust)
- BRUSH TWICE A DAY: Treat veneers better than your own teeth. You MUST brush with a soft bristle toothbrush due to composite being prone to chipping & staining. You can use toothpaste with a whitening agent to keep from staining. ex: Colgate White, Toms All Natural Toothpaste
FLOSS!:USE TRADITIONAL FLOSS OR A FLOSS PICK TO CLEAN & PICK FOOD OUT OF YOUR TEETH (please do not over floss aka floss all day as this can cause cracking & chipping go the veneers) FLOSS WHEN YOU WAKE & BEFORE YOU GO TO BED (THIS IS IMPORTANT AS PLAQUE CAN GROW IN 24-48 HRS IF YOU DON’T FLOSS) If you have bridges please don’t floss those, or crowded teeth and aren’t able to floss PLEASE buy a water flosser)
- BE SURE TO COME IN FOR REPAIRS: ($50/ repair) Composite veneers can last 4-8 years with proper care and maintenance. So PLEASE come in for cleanings, whitenings, & repairs
REPAIR DAY: If you have any issues with your smile over time. PLEASE LET US KNOW (REPAIR DAYS ARE ON FRIDAYS) - so unfortunately if you break a veneer on Monday I won’t be able to fix until FRIDAY, please understand that I have a set schedule so if you’re looking to come in before then it will be $150 extra + the cost of repair.
MUST GET FROM CVS, WALMART OR WALGREENS
-SOFT BRISTLE TOOTHBRUSH (medium max)
-WHITENING AGENT TOOTHPASTE (named above)
-FLOSS (floss picks or traditional floss)
-HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (Oral deriding agent)
-WATER FLOSSER (can also get on Amazon)
-TONGUE SCRAPER (can get from amazon)
-NIGHT GUARD (if you need another)
WARRANTY: 7 day warranty for in-state clients; 14 day warranty for out-of-state clients
(anything that happens within these 7-14 days will be free, one warranty is up they will be 50/repair