Dental veneers are a powerful cosmetic treatment that has the potential to enhance your smile and boost your confidence! Still, before you commit to getting them, you might have questions about how they will impact your life. Will veneers affect your diet? If so, how? This blog post explains what you should know about veneers and eating habits.
Protecting Your Temporary Veneers
During the veneers treatment process, you will need to wear temporary veneers for a while. These tend to be more fragile than their permanent counterparts, so you will need to take some precautions while you are eating and drinking.
For example, you should avoid:
- Sticky foods, such as certain types of candies. These might pull your temporary veneers right off your teeth!
- Hard foods, such as ice, uncooked carrots, and whole apples. These could cause your veneers to break. If you choose to eat hard foods, cut them into small pieces and move them directly to your back teeth.
- Highly pigmented foods, such as coffee, ketchup, and berries. Temporary veneers can stain if they are exposed to these items.
What About Permanent Veneers?
Permanent veneers are more durable than temporary ones. They can stand up to almost any food! Therefore, you should not be overly worried about adhering to a long list of dietary restrictions. They are also quite resistant to stains, so you can feel free to enjoy coffee and other dark items in moderation.
However, it is important to keep in mind that, just like natural teeth, some foods are better for permanent veneers than others. They can still break if you bite down too hard on tough foods, and even though they resist stains, they are not completely stain-proof. To minimize their exposure to highly pigmented liquids, try drinking through a straw.
Additionally, remember that alcohol can adversely affect the bonding agent that adheres veneers to the teeth. If you choose to drink, you should do so infrequently and only in moderation.
Eating Comfortably with Veneers
When you first get veneers, whether they are permanent or temporary, you might notice that your teeth and gums are more sensitive than usual. This issue tends to go away after a few days or weeks. In the meantime, you can reduce your discomfort by eating mild, soft foods. Things like eggs, mashed potatoes, bananas, soup (as long as it is not too hot), and soft bread tend to be safe choices.
Veneers may affect your eating habits, but they will not cause any long-term impact on your ability to enjoy your favorite meals and snacks!
Meet the Practice
Here at Aveni Dental Professionals, we take great pride in helping patients to love their smiles. Veneers are just one of the cosmetic services that we offer in our inviting, modern office. If you have questions about this treatment and how it might affect your daily habits, we would be pleased to provide answers. Get in touch with our Plymouth dental team at 508-876-3381.