Care after dental composite | The secret of a lasting smile

Give yourself a beautiful smile with composite!

A beautiful smile is more than just beauty, it is a kind of self-confidence that affects the first encounter. Dental composite is one of the most popular cosmetic dentistry methods that helps people have an attractive, natural and harmonious smile.

Tips to have a lasting smile with composite

In the following, we will talk about the points that must be paid attention to before doing the composite:

• The health of the gums and teeth is a prerequisite for a successful composite. Decay or gingivitis must be removed before treatment.
• Maintaining oral and dental hygiene, using dental floss and visiting the dentist regularly will increase the life of the composite.
• Choosing the right color and shape with expert advice brings a more natural and beautiful result.

More important than these points are the post-composite cares, and we will discuss these cares and post-composite recommendations and check them:

What care is needed after the composite?

It is not important to only composite the teeth! Moreover, care after dental composite is also very important, which we will discuss in the following:

1. Care during the acute period (up to first 48 hours)

In the early hours after the composite, the surface of the teeth is still sensitive and susceptible to discoloration. Strict adherence to the following tips for the first 48 hours can prevent color change and structural damage:

• Avoid drinking colored drinks such as tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, industrial juices and alcohol
• Using any type of tobacco such as cigarettes and hookah can cause the composite to turn yellow.
• Avoid hard and sticky foods such as hard nuts, chewing gum or sticky chocolates to avoid breaking or separating the composite.
• Avoid eating or chewing food until the numbness has completely worn off to avoid biting your lips, tongue, or teeth.

1. Daily oral hygiene after the initial period

• brushing at least twice a day with a soft toothbrush and using low-abrasive toothpaste for composites
• Daily use of dental floss to remove plaque and food particles from between the teeth
• Rinse your mouth with non-alcoholic mouthwash to reduce bacteria and stabilize the composite surface

1. Avoid excessive pressure on the teeth

• It is forbidden to bite hard foods such as ice, the bottom of a pot, seeds, almonds, and hazelnuts.
• Do not use composite teeth to open packages or break anything.
• If you have a habit of teeth grinding (bruxism), be sure to use a night guard.

1. Regular visits to the dentist

Dental composites, like any other cosmetic restoration, require constant maintenance and inspection to remain in the best condition both functionally and aesthetically.

• Visit the dentist every 6 month for an examination and polishing of the composite.
• If you feel unevenness, discoloration, breakage or sensitivity, be sure to contact your doctor.

What foods should we use after tooth composite?

The question of most of the clients for post-composite dental care is what food to eat and what not to eat after composite teeth? In the following, we will deal with this important and common issue and we will deal with it completely:

• Suitable foods after composite

These foods are soft, pale and less likely to damage the composite:

• Lumpy soups
• soft rice
• Macaroni or pasta without colored sauce
• Soft bread without hard grains
Yogurt and soft cheese
• soft fruits like banana or watermelon
• Cooked vegetables such as potatoes, squash or steamed carrots
• cooked and soft meat or chicken
• boiled or hard-boiled eggs
• warm water or milk

The foods that were mentioned earlier are the ones that can be used safely after composite teeth.

• Inappropriate foods after composite

These foods may cause staining, cracking, or failure of the composite:

• Coffee, strong tea and colored drinks (they change the color of the composite).
• Dark sauces like soy sauce or ketchup.
• Hard foods such as nuts, ice, digging, candy or raw carrots.
• acidic or coloring fruits such as pomegranate, cranberry and cherry.
• Dark chocolate and cocoa.
• Very hot or very cold foods (especially in the first days).
• Chewing gum or sticky foods.

Are these foods also suitable for dental implants? Next What should we eat from dental implants? You can find the answers to your questions on the website of specialist Dr. Sajjad Zafari.

What toothpaste should be used after composite?

Composites, like natural tooth enamel, do not have much wear resistance. Toothpastes containing rough or abrasive particles can scratch the composite surface. Therefore, you should use a toothpaste that is mild and has a soft texture without abrasive ingredients. Some toothpastes contain whitening agents such as hydrogen peroxide or activated carbon. These compounds are useful for whitening natural enamel, but they are not suitable for composites, because these materials cannot change the color of the composite, but may cause damage to its surface or color mismatch between natural and restored teeth.

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