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What is the Reason You Do Not Recommend Fluoride Free Toothpaste with Veneers?
I have 6 veneers and I recently switched to fluoide free toothpaste (Burts Bees and Tom's) and fluoride free water. I did this because of thyroid issues. Should I switch back to a fluoride toothpaste? Thank You
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Veneers and fluoride toothpaste
Fluoride is actually very helpful in the situation with high risk adult patients. It helps to prevent root caries and we prescribe it very often to the patients with xerostomia (especially the drug-induced) and after multiple restorations and crowns, or full mouth rehabilitation. So, you definitely should continue with fluoride toothpaste.
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fluoride is a good thing for veneers
As far as fluoride, I do not see how it can interfere with your thyroid as you are not swallowing the fluoride. But if you have to stay away from it, Just use a non abrasive tooth paste, a soft bristle tooth brush, and be very good with your home care and visit your dentist for professional cleaning every three months. I also recommend Sonicare, and a good quality water pick. You need to use mouth rinse.
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What is the Reason You Do Not Recommend Fluoride Free Toothpaste with Veneers?
Getting your new porcelain veneers is one of the most exciting days! Veneers can last a long time, but they still need some basic preventive care to keep them in great shape.
If you have immaculate hygiene and fantastic oral health, then you can use almost any product you prefer to clean your veneers. Many whitening type toothpastes are somewhat abrasive and that is not good for the surface of the veneers over time.
I am a big proponent of using Fluoride. I have seen it really make a...
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Fluoride Free Toothpaste and Veneers
You'll be fine with a fluoride-free toothpaste, as long as you brush meticulously around the margins of the veneers, as well as around all of your teeth. Just make sure it is NOT a whitening toothpaste, which could be too abrasive for the porcelain.
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Type of Toothpaste With Veneers
The biggest issue with veneers is not whether flouride is present in the toothpaste but the abrasiveness of the toothpaste and brush you use. There are some specialty type toothpastes that are very abrasive and over time could dull the finish on your veneers. A soft brush with any of the major brands with not cause any issues. If you have a high decay rate I definitely would recommend a toothpaste with flouride. If that is not an issue, it is not that critical.
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