1. Oral hygiene

One of the cares after dental laminate is oral and dental hygiene. To prevent the accumulation of plaque and discoloration of laminates, brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste. Daily use of dental floss and alcohol-free mouthwash also helps to clean the interdental areas and reduce bacteria.

1. Avoid bad habits

If you have a habit of grinding your teeth or excessive pressure while chewing, using a night guard is essential. Biting non-edible objects such as pencils or nails can also damage the laminate; So correct these habits.

1. Abstinence from smoking

Cigarettes and hookahs cause yellowing or staining of laminates and reduce their useful life. Quitting or reducing smoking, in addition to general oral health, helps maintain the clarity and beauty of veneers.

1. Primary care in the first 24 hours

Avoid eating and drinking until the local anesthesia is completely removed. During this period, choose a soft and gentle diet (lukewarm soup, vegetable puree, yogurt) and minimize any severe pressure on the teeth. In the following, we have discussed what kind of diet is suitable for after lamination.

1. Regular visits to the dentist

To evaluate the health of the laminates and the underlying teeth, visit the dentist's office once every six months. If you notice any swelling, discoloration or unusual sensitivity, contact your specialist immediately to assess the need for repair or adjustment of the laminates.

Following the diet after dental laminate

Following a proper diet after installing dental laminate plays a decisive role in maintaining the health and beauty of veneers. Other care after dental laminate is to follow the diet, choosing the right foods can prevent cracking, lip filling and discoloration of the laminates.

1. Soft and liquid diet in the first 24-48 hours

• Consumption of completely soft and liquid foods such as lukewarm soup, mashed potatoes and vegetables, plain yogurt and low-sugar smoothies.
• Avoid eating hot food or drinks until the local anesthesia is completely removed.
• minimum chewing pressure to prevent tension on the surface of the laminates.

1. Avoid hard, crunchy and sticky food

• Ice, hard nuts, toast or hard toast.
• Hard and sticky candies like caramel and toffee.
• Crispy foods with a resistant texture that may cause cracking or filling of the covers.

1. Avoid colored food and drinks

• Strong tea, strong coffee and dark drinks.
• Tomato and soy sauces with strong color.
• Colored spices such as saffron and curry that may leave stains on the laminate.

1. Gradual return to normal regime

• From the third day to the end of the first week, you can add semi-hard foods such as pasta, soft fish and minced meat.
• Also avoid extreme temperature changes (for example, drinking hot liquids immediately after eating cold food) so that frequent contraction and expansion does not damage the coating.
• After two weeks, you can return to your daily diet with the usual precautions (not chewing foreign objects and being careful in choosing foods).

Important warnings after dental lamination

After installing the dental laminate, it is necessary to observe the following warnings and care after the dental laminate to prevent damage, change color and reduce the life of the veneers. Ignoring these points can lead to filling, cracking or reducing the adhesion of laminates.

1. Avoid extreme temperature changes

Avoid consuming very hot liquids or foods immediately after cold foods (ice or ice cream) and vice versa. The rapid contraction and expansion of food causes stress in the adhesive and the surface of the ceramic laminate and can cause cracking.

1. Avoid chewing hard materials

Chewing on hard nuts, ice, potsherds, or any hard, non-edible object (such as a pencil or nail) may chip or crack the laminate. To protect the veneers, chew only soft and normal foods and avoid sudden impact and pressure.

1. Limit the consumption of colored foods and drinks

Strong tea, strong coffee, dark drinks and colored spices can stain the laminate surface. If you consume these foods, immediately rinse your mouth with water to reduce the sensitivity

1. Grinding control with night guard