The life of any dental work is dependent on controlling three aspects: decay, gum disease and bit issues. Decay is controlled by diet, gum disease by oral hygiene and bite issues need to be caught in advance.

Thus the maintenance of any cosmetic dentistry requires brushing your teeth twice a day, the use of floss once a day and care to minimise the frequency of sugar consumption to mealtimes and avoid snacking.

We recommend that you have regular hygiene treatment at least every six months in the Hertfordshire clinic. For those patients who have had gum disease prior to starting the treatment, hygiene treatment is recommended every 3 months.

We also recommend, at a minimum, an annual examination to check the veneers and reassess your bite. Your bite may change with time due to the movement of teeth, and this may create an issue with the bite. We also want to ensure that your diet is correct and look for any signs of early decay.