The Right Way to Maintain the Results of Your Smile Makeover

Did you recently get a smile makeover? A smile makeover can get you the smile you always wished you had. The work does not stop there, though. It is up to you to maintain the results of your smile makeover by taking good care of your mouth. A smile makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures to enhance the appearance of a person's smile.

Getting the most out of your smile makeover

Here are some of the things patients can do to ensure the results of their smile makeover last a long time.

1. Practice good oral hygiene

Taking good care of the mouth goes a long way when it comes to keeping the results of your smile makeover. Good oral hygiene helps to minimize oral bacteria which causes dental problems that ruin the aesthetics of a person's smile. Taking proper care of the mouth also helps to minimize tartar build-up. Tartar is calcified plaque and it can give teeth a yellow tint.

Good oral hygiene involves brushing teeth at least twice each day. Dentists also recommend flossing once each day to keep the spaces between teeth clean.

2. Get maintenance treatments when needed

Teeth become stained or damaged because of the many things they are exposed to, like coloring agents and acids in food. As a result, a patient's smile makeover might need some touch-up treatments once in a while to keep their teeth looking their best. For example, teeth that have been restored with whitening treatments will need maintenance treatments to eliminate any new stains that develop on them.

3. Avoid bad habits

There are certain habits that can damage the results of a smile makeover. For example, veneers can be damaged by teeth grinding. Likewise, smoking will lead to the discoloration of whitened teeth or teeth restored with composite resin.

Other bad habits, like consuming sugary foods and drinks throughout the day, can also damage the results of a person's smile makeover. People who manage to refrain from such habits tend to get the most out of their smile makeovers.

4. Visit a dentist twice a year

Regular visits to a dentist will help patients to maintain the results of their smile makeover. It gives the dentist a chance to evaluate any changes that have occurred since the patient's last visit and to administer any treatments needed to restore the appearance of the patient's smile.

Biannual trips to the dentist also safeguard the patient's dental health. The dentist will also check for non-cosmetic dental issues that the patient is dealing with and administer any treatments as needed.

The results of your smile makeover can last a lifetime

The results of a smile makeover can last a lifetime if you follow the tips listed above. Call us or visit our Ijamsville clinic to learn more about how we can improve the way your smile looks.

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