How do I care for my new veneers?

Primary Focus: Evaluating how your oral anatomy (jaw, tongue, and teeth) impacts your breathing and sleep quality.
Common Symptoms: Snoring, daytime fatigue, mouth breathing, and chronic jaw or neck pain.
The Goal: To prevent the collapse of airway tissues during sleep and restore natural, patterned breathing.
Key Conditions: Often used to treat Sleep Apnea, TMJ disorders, and narrow dental arches.
Treatment Options: Range from myofunctional therapy (exercises) and custom oral appliances to orthodontics.
Long-Term Benefits: Reduces the risk of severe health complications like stroke, high blood pressure, and cardiac arrest.

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Updated in February of 2026

While dental veneers are incredibly durable, they are not indestructible. Caring for them requires a balance of good hygiene and protecting them from extreme forces. Think of your veneers as "jewelry" for your mouth, they are strong, but they still need to be treated with care to maintain their brilliance for 10 to 15 years.


	Practice good oral hygiene. Brush your teeth at least twice daily with a non-abrasive toothpaste and floss daily to remove food particles around your veneers.
	Avoid biting down on hard foods or items. To prevent veneer damage, refrain from biting on hard foods like ice, unpopped popcorn kernels, or olive pits. It&rsquo;s similarly important to avoid biting down pen caps and your fingernails and using your teeth as tools, as these can put undue pressure on veneers.
	Use a mouthguard. If you play sports with a risk of facial impact or grind your teeth at night, a mouthguard can protect your veneers from damage.
	Avoid staining substances. To protect the clean, natural-looking color of your veneers, try to limit your consumption of staining substances like coffee, tea, red wine, and red berries. These substances can cause discoloration over time. If you do consume these, try to brush or at least rinse your mouth with water soon afterward.
	Attend regular dental exams. Regular checkups are a chance for your dentist to assess the condition of your veneers.


Precisely-Placed Dental Veneers in South Charlotte, NC

If you&rsquo;re looking for a dentist in South Charlotte with expertise in precisely placing dental veneers and helping patients maximize their longevity, contact me, Dr. Sergei Shirman, and our friendly and helpful team at Dental Wellness of Charlotte to schedule a consultation!