6 Tips for Taking Care of Your Porcelain Veneers

Did you just make over your smile with porcelain veneers from Millennium Smiles? We know that you love your new smile and are probably still grinning from ear to ear showing off your new pearly whites. We want you to keep it that way, so we have compiled a few tips to help keep your porcelain veneers looking great:

Take Care of Your Veneers. Taking care of your porcelain veneers is as important as taking care of your natural teeth. This means you should brush at least twice per day (with a soft-bristled brush and non-abrasive toothpaste) and floss at least once per day. This is to maintain your healthy teeth that are under your veneers and prevent tooth decay.

Prevent Stains. Veneers are formulated to resist staining, but bonding materials can be affected by dark-colored food and drinks like berries, wine, soda, and coffee. When this bonding material becomes stained, your teeth can appear yellow or brown. To prevent this from happening, Dr. Korous recommends that you use a straw when drinking wine or other dark beverages and brushing immediately after eating foods that can leave you with stains.

Veneers are a great way to update your smile. Keep them looking great with these tips.
Quit Smoking. Smoking and the use of tobacco products can cause staining and can negatively impact the bond between your teeth and the veneer overlay. When this bond becomes damaged or weakened, it leaves you at risk for cracking and lifting. Not only can quitting smoking and tobacco products prolong the life of your veneers, but it can also help to prolong your life by reducing your risk developing oral and other forms of cancer.

Avoid Hard Foods. Porcelain veneers are very durable, but you can cause chips, cracks, and other damage by crunching on hard foods like hard foods like nuts, hard candies, and ice. You should also avoid using your teeth as tools to open packages, remove bottle caps and wine corks (yes, people do this!)

Grind Your Teeth? Wear a Mouthguard. Grinding your teeth can put stress on your veneers, just like on your natural teeth. This stress means cracks, chips, and damage to your tooth enamel and your porcelain veneers. Talk to Dr. Korous about being fitted for a mouthguard to prevent damage to your veneers.

Schedule and Keep Your Dental Appointments. Be sure to visit Dr. Korous at least twice per year for your dental checkups and cleanings.

Questions about porcelain veneers? Call Millennium Smiles today at our Little Elm dental office 972-987-4899 for a consultation.

 

 

E-Cigs Impacts On Your Oral Health

Vaping or e-cigs have gained tremendous popularity over the last several years. Once thought to be a safer alternative to smoking or chewing tobacco, studies now suggest a link between vaping and oral cancer. Frisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Dunia Korous has built her practice at Millennium Smiles around the total well-being of each of her patients. Vaping and other forms of tobacco products can be detrimental to both your overall health and your oral health.

How Tobacco Use Affects Your Oral Health

  • Discoloration of teeth
  • Dulled taste and smell
  • Slow healing process
  • Increased chance of developing gum disease
  • Increased rates of oral cancer

Oral Cancer and Vaping

Oral cancer is a growing concern in the United States. Often going undiagnosed, oral cancer can be life threatening. If you are a smoker or use e-cigs, your chances of developing oral cancer are greatly increased. Be sure to tell Dr. Korous if you vape, smoke or chew tobacco. It is important to be screened for oral cancer often for effective treatment. Dr. Korous provides oral cancer screenings during every oral health exam for the benefit of our patients.

Cosmetic Dentistry For Ex-Smokers

If you have recently quit smoking, you may want to freshen your smile. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Korous offers a full range of cosmetic dental treatments that can help rejuvenate your smile. Teeth whitening can help white your discolored teeth. Our Frisco dentist office also offers porcelain veneers, tooth bonding, and dental crowns.

A professional tooth cleaning may also help to rejuvenate your smile. A thorough dental cleaning can remove plaque build up and freshen your breath. Dental cleanings twice a year can help reduce the risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. If you have been or are a smoker, you are at greater risk for developing gum disease and should consider frequent dental cleanings for your optimal oral health.

Schedule A Consultation

To find out what treatment options will best restore your oral health contact our Frisco dentist office. Not all treatment plans are right for every patient. Dr. Korous will work with you to best meet your cosmetic dental goals. Dr. Korous offers a full range of cosmetic and restorative dental treatments to help you achieve a healthy, functional and beautiful smile.

Whiter and Brighter Smiles in 2017

Are you looking for an effective way to improve your smile and boost your confidence? Professional teeth whitening can take years off of your smile by brightening and whitening your teeth. Frisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Dunia Korous offers customized take home or in-office teeth whitening treatments for your convenience.

Teeth Whitening Frisco, TX

Teeth whitening is an economical, quick and virtually pain-free dental treatment for the cosmetic improvement of your smile. Professional teeth whitening systems offer superior results in comparison to over the counter options. For a cost-effective smile makeover, more patients ask for teeth whitening treatments than any other cosmetic procedure.

Our Frisco dentist office implements only the latest in dental technology and materials so you may enjoy your optimal oral health. Millennium Smiles teeth whitening options use professional grade materials that are custom fit to your smile. Custom-fit trays help to reduce irritation to gums and will help to minimize tooth sensitivity often associated with teeth whitening treatment. Our professional teeth whitening procedures will distribute the bleaching agent to your teeth for an even, bright, white smile.

Maintain Your Smile

Help maintain your new smile by avoiding tooth staining substances. Coffee, wine, tea, and tobacco can all reverse the effects of teeth whitening. Using these substances in moderation can help to keep your teeth whiter for longer.

Whitening your teeth can make your smile appear younger, and help you feel more confident in social and professional settings. Sharing your confident smile more often can help improve your quality of life and may even help you live longer! Some studies show that smiling more often can increase your life by up to seven years.

Schedule Your Appointment

Dr. Korous approaches dentistry with compassionate quality dental care for her patients’ optimal oral health. Each visit to Millennium Smiles begins with an individualized and comprehensive oral health exam in order to address the root of your dental concerns. Dr. Korous will help you build a healthy oral foundation for a life long beautiful and functional smile. Contact our Frisco dental office to find out how Dr. Korous and our compassionate dental care team can help restore your smile.

Whiten Your Smile and Boost Your Confidence

Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to take years off of your smile and boost your confidence in your overall appearance. Perfect for that reunion, wedding or other special occasion, teeth whitening can be an economical smile makeover for many patients.

Millennium Smiles in Frisco, TX offers teeth whitening as both an in office treatment or a customized take home option. Our cosmetic dentist uses high quality, professional teeth whitening products as an in office option, providing great results in about one hour. They are specially formulated to reduce the side effect of increased sensitivity that is often associated with a whitening procedure.

Patients can also choose to brighten their smile easily and conveniently in the comfort of their own home- revealing a whiter smile in about 2 weeks time. Providing results far superior to over the counter options readily available, our professional teeth whitening kit will include bleaching trays made to fit your unique smile from impressions of your teeth taken in our dental office. These custom fit trays will ensure an even distribution of the professional quality bleaching agent for maximum results. They also serve to minimize contact with the soft tissues of the mouth, reducing sensitivity and irritation of the gums.

Teeth whitening is effective for most patients and common tooth staining or darkening caused by aging and lifestyle habits. There are, however, several types of tooth stains that may not respond to a teeth whitening treatment: stains that are the result of certain medical conditions or medications can be difficult to reverse. For patients with these types of stains, your Millennium Smiles dentist may recommend alternate cosmetic treatment options that will not only whiten your smile but provide more permanent results:

  • Dental veneers
  • Tooth bonding
  • Dental crowns

Maintain your results with periodic touch ups and avoiding lifestyle habits that stain tooth enamel such as smoking and consuming dark beverages (coffee, tea, red wine).

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