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Dental Bonding Yellowed After Three Days

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I think I did something to mess up my dental bonding. I’m heart broken about it. I really loved them. I brushed with baking soda. Did I ruin them? They’re turning yellow and I’ve only had them three days. Can they be fixed?

Amanda

Dear Amanda,

Woman Covering her mouth
A great cosmetic dentist can give you a smile you’re proud to share

Baking soda is quite abrassive and would have etched your dental implants allowing them to pick up stains. That’s where the yellowing is coming from. Your bonding is unprotected.

Don’t beat yourself up about this. The problem is your dentist didn’t actually prepare you for how to care for your newly bonded teeth. That’s on them. Because of how short a time span you’ve had them, your dentist shouldn’t object to redoing them for you.

My hope is that they didn’t use lower quality materials which makes it easier for them to wear down. After they’re redone, make sure you use Supersmile toothpaste to clean them. This is specifically designed to clean and protect cosmetic dental work.

If you use the right toothpaste and they still turn yellow, then you can know they’re using inferior materials. You’ll need to go to an expert cosmetic dentist in order to get your dental bonding done properly.

My suggestion, if that happens, is you see one of the recommended dentists on the mynewsmile.com website. They screen cosmetic dentists to make sure they have both technical skill and artistry to give you a gorgeous smile.

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Is Mouthwash Safe for Porcelain Veneers?

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I recently invested in porcelain veneers. I do like them and have gotten many compliments on my smile. I think I even look younger! I want to take super good care of these. Generally, I use a mouthwash, but I don’t want to do anything which could damage them. Is it safe for me to use mouthwash?

Karyn

Dear Karyn,

A woman having porcelain veneers placed

How great that you love your new smile. Well made porcelain veneers bring a confidence with them that lasts many years. It’s also wonderful that you’re taking the initiative to find out the best way to care for your new smile. Too bad your cosmetic dentist didn’t think to give you this information.

First, I’ll address the mouthwash situation because that was your distinct question. Then, we’ll go into other aspects of caring for your porcelain veneers.

Back of a mouthwash label showing alcohol content

For the most part, mouthwash won’t damage your porcelain veneers, with one exception. If a mouthwash contains alcohol, don’t use it. The acidic nature of the alcohol will eat away at the bonding material causing them to fall off.

You can see from the image directly above that Listerine contains some alcohol, so that is definitely a brand I would not recommend. If you feel mouthwash is an important part of your oral hygiene routine, then just make sure you purchase a brand which is alcohol-free. There are plenty of them on the market.

Caring for Your Porcelain Veneers

1) Brush gently after every meal. It’s a misconception that you need to brush hard. In fact, it’s even best to use a soft bristled brush.

2) Floss at least twice a day.

3) Never use a whitening toothpaste. These contain abrasive agents which will scratch the glazing on your veneers making them more susceptible to staining. Remember, teeth whitening only works on natural tooth structure. If you want to keep your veneers as clean and white as the day you got them, we often recommend Supersmile Toothpaste. It’s specifically formulated for cosmetic dental work.

4) Make sure you see your dentist for regular check-ups and that his or her hygienist is knowledgeable with care for veneers. For instance, if they use anything like a prophy jet during your cleaning it will completely remove the glaze.

Best of luck to you, and keep smiling!
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