With veneers there is no exact amount of time they are guaranteed to last, however they will last for many years. They can in fact last a person for a lifetime, in order to achieve this they will need to be looked after.

Just like regular teeth you should brush and floss your veneers, you should brush them for around 2 minutes and brush twice a day. If you are worried you have a poor toothbrush speak to your local Oxford dentistry that will be able to recommend a toothbrush for you to use.

The purpose of brushing your teeth and veneers is to remove any plaque that can decay your teeth that aren't covered by your veneers. Plaque can also spoil the appearance of your veneers by discolouring the bonded cement. Speak to your Oxford dentist about what toothpaste is best to use for removing plaque.

Porcelain veneers are not as strong as a normal tooth and they cannot withstand heavy forces upon them. To try and prevent heavy forces on your veneers avoid chewing on ice, bottles, your nails and any other hard materials. Always wear a mouth guard when participating in physical sports such as Rugby.

Bruxism is the term given by Oxford dentists for the action of grinding your teeth together. If you do grind your teeth it can in fact chip or break porcelain veneers. Try to prevent yourself from doing this in the daytime; if you find you do it whilst you sleep visit your Cosmetic Dentistry Oxford and they can provide you with a plastic night guard to wear.

The substance that attaches a porcelain veneer to the tooth can stain, however they are one of the best cosmetic dentistry Oxford treatments for not staining. Teeth whitening Oxford treatments stain easier than veneers. Even though veneers do not stain easily they still can, this can spoil the overall appearance of the veneer which you of course do not want after you have spent money on them. Therefore you should avoid drinking coffee, coke, tea and red wine and any other dark coloured liquids. If you do drink these, minimize them to once or twice a day at most. Smoking is also extremely bad for staining teeth, cutting down on cigarettes will not only benefit your veneers but also be good for your health.

An Oxford Dentist will be able to refer you to a doctor for more information on giving up cigarettes.