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Aftercare: Long-Term Smile Maintenance

The last appointment of a makeover is the first day of its maintenance. What keeps veneers, crowns, implants and whitening looking as they did on fitting day.

Daily

A soft brush, fluoride toothpaste, and floss or interdental brushes at the margins of every restoration. Restorations do not decay; the tooth under them can.

Nightly, if you grind

A custom night guard. Clenching and grinding are the leading cause of chipped veneers and fractured crowns, and most people who do it are unaware.

Every six months

Professional cleaning and a check of margins, gums, bite and implant health. Small problems found at a review are small; found at an emergency, they are not.

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By Dr. Ali Majki · Last reviewed 2026-10-21