Do Porcelain Veneers Ruin Your Teeth? Here’s What You need to Know

To place dental veneers, the dentist will remove some enamel to ensure your veneers sit flush with the nearby teeth. This won’t be painful as there are no nerves on the enamel. However, the dentist will numb your gums with local anesthetics to maximize your comfort. After tooth preparation, the dentist takes digital impressions of your tooth to guide our dental lab during fabrication. Until your veneers are ready, we’ll place interim veneers to protect your teeth from infections and injuries. 

Once your veneers are ready, you’ll schedule an appointment with our dentist for placement. The dentist will check the fit and appearance of your veneers and make a few adjustments. If everything looks and feels right, we’ll bond your veneers to your tooth with a glue-like bonding material. 

Porcelain veneers can last 15-plus years. However, this doesn’t happen by chance! Observe the following tips to ensure your veneers last long. 

• Use fluoride toothpaste to brush your teeth
• Floss your teeth at least once daily
• Visit a dentist at least twice annually for routine cleanings and check-ups
• Invest in a customized nightguard if you grind your teeth
• Don’t use your teeth to chew anything other than food

Once enamel is removed, it will not grow back. Therefore, you will require veneers or other restorations to protect your teeth for a lifetime.

Do you want to rejuvenate your smile with porcelain veneers? It’s one of the best decisions in life. Here are the reasons why you won’t regret investing in porcelain veneers. 

• Natural anesthetics: Porcelain veneers mimic your natural enamel. They are virtually undetectable when used for smile rejuvenation. 
• Stain resistance: Your enamel has micropores that absorb stains over time. Porcelain is impervious. It doesn’t absorb stains from foods, drinks, tobacco, and other substances. This ensures you maintain a beautiful smile for many years without losing its glow. 
• Durability: Although porcelain veneers are non-metal, they are remarkably resilient. Porcelain veneers can withstand everyday use, lasting several years with proper care. 
• Low maintenance: Caring for veneers is as simple as maintaining regular oral hygiene practices like brushing, flossing, and routine dental check-ups.