Hollywood Smile After Care: Protecting Your Porcelain Veneers and Lumineers®

Immediate Aftercare (First 48 Hours)

• Sensitivity: It is normal to experience temporary sensitivity to hot or cold immediately after bonding porcelain veneers or Lumineers®. This usually subsides quickly.

• Avoid Hard Biting: Do not chew on very hard foods (like ice, nuts, or hard candy) with your new Hollywood Smile for the first day, especially if you had gum contouring.

Long-Term Care for Porcelain Veneers, Lumineers®, and Restorations

1. Oral Hygiene is Key: Maintain a consistent routine of brushing twice a day with a non-abrasive fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily. Flossing is crucial, even with porcelain veneers and Lumineers®, to prevent gum disease, which can compromise the margins of these restorations.

2. Protect Your Veneers: Avoid using your teeth as tools (e.g., opening packages or biting threads). Porcelain veneers offer great durability, yet they aren’t unbreakable. Be especially careful when eating hard, crunchy, or sticky foods. This is important for Lumineers® as well.

3. Regular Dental Visits: Continue visiting Hollywood Smile Qatar for regular check-ups and cleanings. Our team can monitor the integrity of your porcelain veneers, Lumineers®, dental crowns, and bridges. We use specialised tools that won't damage the veneer surfaces.

4. Managing Staining (Teeth Whitening): While porcelain veneers and Lumineers® are stain-resistant, your natural teeth are not. If you have undergone partial treatment or teeth whitening, be mindful of heavy-staining foods and beverages (like coffee, red wine, and tobacco) to keep your natural teeth matching your porcelain veneers.

5. Night Guards: If you clench or grind your teeth (bruxism), wearing a custom-fitted night guard is essential to protect your porcelain veneers, Lumineers®, and dental crowns from excessive force.

Following these simple aftercare steps will ensure that your brilliant Hollywood Smile, supported by beautiful porcelain veneers, remains flawless. We are committed to helping you maintain your beautiful Hollywood Smile that was crafted using teeth whitening and gum contouring, and secured with perfect dental crowns or bridges where necessary.