If you’ve had local anesthetic, be careful not to bite your lip, cheek or tongue while you are numb. Avoid eating until the numbness wears off. You may experience some soreness at the site of the injection. Rinsing with warm salt water several times today is helpful.
You should feel your teeth biting evenly on both sides. If your bite does not feel normal once the anesthetic wears off, call our office. It is normal for your teeth to have slight sensitivity to hot and cold. Taking ibuprofen, Tylenol or aspirin today is a good idea. Call if sensitivity persists for more then 2 or 3 days or if you experience any pain.
Temporary veneers are placed to protect your teeth. They are placed so we can remove them when we place your permanent veneers. If a temporary veneer comes off of your tooth, call our office immediately to let us know. The temporary veneers are extremely fragile. They are there primarily for cosmetics; you should not function with them (for example, don’t bite into an apple).
Resume regular brushing/flossing immediately. While you have your temporary veneers, use an end tuft brush to clean around them 4-5 times per day.
Your permanent porcelain veneers are bonded to your teeth. Avoid chewing excessively hard foods on the veneered teeth (hard candy, ice, etc.) because the porcelain material can break under extreme forces. Proper brushing, flossing, and regular 6-month (minimal) cleanings are essential to the long-term stability and appearance of your veneers.