Veneers help your smile, if your front teeth do not look as good as you want them to. They are thin covers that go over your front teeth and are made to look like the ideal versions of the teeth they cover. They are can be used to cover front teeth that are chipped, misaligned or discolored, thus helping your smile to look good again.
Of course, veneers are not invincible. In fact, they are not much tougher than your natural teeth, which can be more vulnerable than we would like. If you are careful with what happens in your mouth, you can keep your veneers, and your natural teeth, in prime condition.
Hard foods can be a concern with veneers. You will want to be careful of what you bite on, or your veneers could end up cracked. Ice is one of those things. It can actually harm your natural teeth as well, and your veneers will not like it much either. If you enjoy the cool feeling of ice, it should be okay to let it melt in your mouth, but try not to chew it.
You can also prevent problems by not chewing on things that are not made for your mouth. While using your teeth to open a plastic bag seems harmless enough, it can be the thing that breaks your veneers.
As you take these ideas into account, you can help your veneers to last for many years. If you would like to try veneers, we provide them here at Dr. Kim Family Dentistry in Hanford, California. You can ask our dentist, Dr. David Kim, more about veneers and what it takes to care for them. Please call us at 559-585-1519 if you would like to visit with us.