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Care of Your Cosmetic Restorations

After receiving your beautiful new smile, we know that you will want to keep it like new for years to come. Your new smile represents a major personal and financial investment for you. Proper maintenance and professional follow up care will keep your smile great. We have placed many thousand cosmetic restorations on our dental?patients throughout the Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills areas. The steps below have helped to keep them looking their best.

Here are our recommendations for care of your investment:

  • We recommend having your teeth cleaned by our experienced dental hygienists. They have special training in caring for cosmetic dentistry. They use special techniques for porcelain veneers and crowns.

  • ?We recommend having your teeth cleaned at least every six months. Our office is a strong believer in prevention for our patients in Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills.

  • ?Dr. Melnick will examine your entire mouth at these visits. Rest assured that our hygienists will protect your cosmetic dentistry and will not use hard instruments or abrasive materials on your restorations, as they can dull and mar the porcelain surface.

  • Fluoride treatments are recommended and a special fluoride is used. We use a neutral fluoride so that it will not weaken the bond strength

  • ?Acidic fluoride solutions can damage the surface of your restorations. Our knowledge of cosmetic dentistry helps us make these decisions in our Encino offices. Few of the dentists in Tarzana ever use adult fluoride treatments.
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  • Some toothpastes can be abrasive to porcelain veneers and crowns. We will recommend the one best for you. We want to be gentle to your cosmetic dentistry. As usual, floss and brush daily. A cavity can form on the natural tooth if your home care is lacking as well as gum problems may develop.

  • Be aware of certain mouthwashes that contain alcohol. Read the ingredients of any mouth wash you use regularly and consult us as to its affect on cosmetic dentistry.? There are?formulas have been shown to discolor white restorations and change their surface texture. Few Encino family and general dentists in our area (Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks and Woodland Hills) are aware of this connection.
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  • There are some restrictions on what you can eat.? Do not bite on hard objects, such as pens, pencils or even your fingernails. If you grind or clench your teeth, you need to wear a night guard to protect your porcelain veneers and crowns. If you are in athletic sports, a mouth guard is strongly advised. We can make one for you that gives the highest protection level available.
  • Your beautiful new smile needs to be cared for well. You will receive outstanding dentistry, but it is your home care that is needed for your new smile. We are always ready to help. We are technically the leading dentist in Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks and Encino.