{"id":180,"date":"2023-08-27T14:28:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T14:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/?p=180"},"modified":"2023-09-27T14:30:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T14:30:17","slug":"which-toothpaste-is-best-for-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.willowrundental.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/27\/which-toothpaste-is-best-for-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Toothpaste Is Best for Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Veneers<\/a> have the potential to provide you with years \u2014 perhaps even decades \u2014 of beautiful, confident smiles. In order for them to live up to that potential, though, you must take care of them. Not only do you have to maintain a clean mouth via regular brushing, but you also need to select the right oral hygiene products. Which toothpaste is best for veneers? This simple guide can point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does the Type of Toothpaste Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most mainstream toothpastes that you see at the grocery store are safe for natural teeth. Especially if they have a Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association, you can be confident that a product will help you to get rid of plaque, fortify your tooth enamel with fluoride, and provide other benefits. Unfortunately, however, not all toothpastes that are safe for natural teeth are safe for veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is because some ingredients that are fine for natural enamel can actually damage veneers. The biggest risk is that abrasive components in a toothpaste can create tiny scratches in the porcelain. Over time, those scratches might start to collect pigment molecules in them and cause your smile to look yellow and lackluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should You Avoid in a Toothpaste for Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a couple of types of toothpaste that are usually not recommended for individuals with veneers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n