While no individual set of dental veneers lasts forever, the fact that veneer placement requires the removal of a thin layer of tooth enamel (for a proper fit) makes the placement process itself irreversible.
Since tooth enamel does not regenerate and has no artificial replacement, the preparation for veneer placement is treated as permanent. In the absence of veneers, the alteration to the enamel elevates the risk of potentially dangerous decay and can threaten the original tooth structure. So, any time a set of porcelain veneers is removed due to chipping, cracking, or discoloration, a new set must be bonded in its place.
What Exactly Are Porcelain Veneers?
Porcelain veneers are dental prosthetics. They’re thin, tooth-shaped shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to restore a patient’s smile aesthetics. Veneer placement involves bonding these thin overlays to the fronts of chipped, discolored, misshapen, or misaligned teeth.
The Best Cosmetic Dentist Near Me in White Bear Lake, MN
If you’re in White Bear Lake and want to know more about porcelain veneers and how to maximize veneers’ lifespans once they’re placed, contact Dr. Ellen Swift, DDS, and the friendly and helpful White Bear Smiles team today to schedule a consultation!