Tips for patients who have composit fillings

Do not chew ice
Brush normally, twice daily
Floss teeth at least once daily
Have your teeth cleaned at least three or four times yearly. Be certain that your dental hygienist avoids using ultrasonic scaling or air abrasive on bonded tooth surfaces
Make sure you are not grinding your teeth at nighht. If you are, have your dentist construct a bite guard
Don't bite your fingernails
Don't pick at a newly bonded tooth with your fingernail. If you feel a rough edge with your tongue, return to your dentist to have the edge properly refinished
Never try getting used to a new bite! If your bite is not perfect, return to your dentist to have it adjusted
To prevent staining, try to avoid, or keep to minimum, coffee, tea, soy souce, colas, blueberries and cherries. Do not smoke!
To prevent fracture of the front bonded teeth, avoid directly biting into hard candy, carrots, apples, nuts etc.