Are Dental Veneers Permanent?

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When I was younger I often skipped semi-annual visits to my dentist’s office. Unfortunately, I thought I had more important things to do such as watch a movie, shop for a new outfit, or enjoy a night out with my friends. After neglecting to see my dentist for five years, I was informed I had periodontal disease. Thankfully, with the proper care my gums completely recovered. Since my gums healed from periodontal disease, I haven’t skipped a semi-annual dental appointment yet. On this blog, I hope you will discover the many reasons you should visit your dentist twice each year or even more often if you suspect you have dental problems.

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Are Dental Veneers Permanent?

27 September 2018
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

There are many things that can get in your way when you want to achieve a beautiful smile. These include

  • Heavy staining

  • Chipped teeth

  • Cracked teeth

  • Malformed teeth

However, conventional solutions can only do so much. There are times when it is not possible to undo heavy teeth stains, even when working with experts. Luckily, there is another solution to this problem: cosmetic veneer procedures. A veneer is a shell that is made from porcelain and can be used to cover teeth. Veneers can improve teeth both cosmetically and functionally.

Are Veneers a Permanent Solution?

If veneers are taken care of properly by the user, they can have a significantly longer lifespan. They are known to survive for between 10 to 15 years. This will depend on whether they suffer any damage and the extent of the damage. After this period of time, the veneers will have to be replaced.

Unfortunately, once a veneer is added to a tooth, the tooth will always need a veneer. This is because the tooth has to be modified before the veneer is placed, and these modifications are permanent. Veneers can be damaged by biting down on hard foods and other items and can be stained as well.

How Can Veneers Be Made to Last?

Although veneers won't last forever, they can still serve you for many years if you take proper care of them. You can do this in several ways:

  1. Maintaining good dental hygiene: You should maintain good dental health just as you would with regular teeth. This means regular brushing and flossing along with regular visits to a dentist for checkups.

  2. Mouth guards: When playing contact sports, remember to wear oral protection as sudden impacts can result in chips and cracks in the veneer.

  3. Don't use your teeth as tools.

  4. If you have a teeth grinding problem, consult a specialist about it. Teeth grinding can cause veneers to chip and crack. This can be prevented by wearing a special nighttime mouth guard.

Why Should You Choose Veneers?

Veneers require some modification to be done to the tooth. However, once the veneer is in place, the tooth will be protected. The veneers can take on any desired tooth color to ensure you achieve that perfect smile. Additionally, putting in veneers is a relatively simple process. The entire process can be completed in only two sessions. Therefore, you can have the veneers in place within a very short time.