Maintaining Smile Design: Post-Treatment Care Tips

After the smile design procedure, eating habits need to change during the healing process to prolong the life of the implants and smile design. Extremely hot and cold foods and drinks, especially in the first few weeks; raw or hard foods such as apples, carrots or hard bread crust damage teeth and stitches. If orthodontic treatment is deemed necessary by your dentist while designing your smile, sticky foods such as caramel, gum and candy should be avoided. Sticky food can stick to the wires and become difficult to remove. Therefore, it can make tooth brushing difficult and cause plaque formation. Acidic foods and drinks; acidic fruits such as lemon, orange and grapefruit should be avoided as they increase tooth sensitivity. In order to prevent tooth color from changing, it is necessary to reduce tea and coffee consumption. After dental treatment, it is necessary to stop smoking and alcohol use. Alcoholic beverages and cigarette smoke irritate the gums and prolong the healing process. In addition to all this, food should be consumed by cutting it into small pieces and chewing thoroughly. It is important to consume stay hydrated and if possible, to eat pureed meals, yoghurt and boiled soft vegetables in the first weeks to minimize the loss of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not be missed as prescribed by the doctor. In addition, in order to prolong the life of the smile design, regular medical check-ups and oral care should be taken into consideration. When choosing toothpaste, non-abrasive, fluoride toothpaste should be preferred if possible. Oral mouthwash should not be skipped and dental floss should be used. It is important to use a soft-head toothbrush and be gentle when flossing, avoiding damaging the gums.