When you’re excited about your smile because of the cosmetic dentistry you’ve received, you will probably wish to do everything that you can to protect it. When it comes to indulging in certain foods that you’re used to picking up by the handful (in this case, we’re focusing on nuts), you might feel torn. You’ve heard they offer oral health benefits but you also know they can be tough to crack, which might not be so great for your veneers or bonding. Let’s help you sort through the details, so you know how to proceed with this healthy favorite.

When You Should Steer Clear Of Them

Particularly when you’ve already made efforts to make your smile look as lovely as possible, whether with dental bonding to repair chips or other issues or with veneers to make a wide array of improvements, you don’t want a single bite of food to cause damage. When you’re chowing down on nuts, it’s important to recognize that they can, in fact, harm your cosmetic dentistry treatments and even lead to serious problems with your teeth. What to do? Consider the following:

• Stay away from nuts that are very hard or break them into much smaller pieces before eating
• Stick with soft nuts that cannot crack or chip your teeth

When (And How) They Are Extremely Beneficial

As you may have already guessed, nuts are good for you! They’re full of healthy fats, they contain calcium and vitamin D, and they help scrape plaque from tooth surfaces. If you’re eating nuts that aren’t too hard, they can help your smile and the results of your cosmetic dentistry treatment remain clean (and lovely) as a result.

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Work Wonders

Receiving cosmetic dentistry (and ongoing dental care afterwards) can keep your smile looking exceptionally beautiful. Why not schedule a visit in Woodland Hills, CA, today at by calling Woodland Hills Dental Arts at (818) 347-5124? We also proudly welcome patients from Thousand Oaks, Westlake, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and all surrounding communities.