🦷 Dental Aftercare
Veneer Aftercare Instructions
A day-by-day recovery guide for veneer: what to expect, how to care for yourself, and when to call. Free to read and print.
Typical recovery: about 14 daysDental
What to expect
Protecting Your Veneers
- •Veneers are strong but not indestructible
- •Avoid using teeth as tools
- •Wear a mouthguard during contact sports
Veneer recovery, day by day
Day 0
Temporary Veneers, if applicable
- If temporary veneers were placed, avoid sticky and hard foods
- Temporaries may feel rough or slightly different; this is normal
- If a temporary comes off, save it and call us
Permanent Veneers
- Sensitivity to hot and cold is normal for 1-2 weeks
- Your bite should feel natural; if it feels high, call for an adjustment
- Gums may be tender from the placement process
Days 1-7
Care Instructions
- Brush normally with a non-abrasive toothpaste
- Floss gently, pulling the floss out to the side, not snapping up
- Avoid biting directly into hard foods: apples, carrots, crusty bread, cut them first
- No biting fingernails, pens, or opening packages with teeth
Days 8-14
Long-Term
- Sensitivity should fully resolve
- Veneers can last 10-15 years with good care
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth, grinding can crack veneers
When to call your provider or 911
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Veneer cracks, chips, or falls off
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Severe sensitivity that worsens
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Bite feels significantly uneven
- •Call your care team today if you notice: Gum swelling or infection around the veneer
When in doubt, call your clinic. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Recovery milestones
- Day 7
Sensitivity Improves
Hot/cold sensitivity should diminish
- Day 14
Ongoing Recovery Review
Review any remaining symptoms or restrictions with the care team before changing your routine.
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