Seattle Washington Porcelain Veneers

Once you've gotten your Seattle, Washington porcelain veneers placed, you'll want to take care of them in a way that keeps them looking their best for years to come. You should know that there are certain dental cleaning techniques that, while appropriate for natural teeth, are not a good idea if you wear veneers.

Make sure that your Seattle, Washington dentist doesn't use power polishing equipment when cleaning your teeth. Such equipment does a great job on natural teeth, but it can create unevenness in porcelain veneers, making them susceptible to staining. Your veneers will look white and shiny at the end of the cleaning, but within a few weeks, they'll begin to get markedly duller and less pristine.

Dentists Experienced in the Care of Seattle, Washington Porcelain Veneers

Many Seattle, Washington dentists use pumice polish get rid of the protein pellicle layer that can dull natural teeth. This pumice is a poor choice for porcelain veneers, as it can wear down the cement that melds the veneer to the tooth. A better choice for cleaning veneers is an aluminum oxide polishing agent. This tool imparts shine and whiteness without compromising the longevity of your veneers.

Seattle's Lance Timmerman DMD PS has experience in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry. Using the latest in technology, Dr. Timmerman has used porcelain veneers to give many of his clients dazzling smiles, and he's helped them take care of those veneers by using appropriate cleaning techniques. Your best bet in the upkeep of your veneers is to select a Seattle, Washington dentist who has experience cleaning and taking care of cosmetic work.

Lance Timmerman DMD - Providing cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers and porcelain veneers to the Renton and Seattle, Washington areas.

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