While there is no rigid guideline to the lifespan of porcelain veneers, if you practice good oral hygiene and provide standard care for your veneers, you can expect that they will be aesthetically pleasing for the majority of your adult life.
Here are some tips to ensure the standard lifespan for your porcelain veneers:
Avoid Clenching And Grinding
The stress of clenching and grinding your teeth puts your porcelain veneers at risk of damaging or breaking. If this occurs during the day, you must be aware of this habit and do everything in your power to get control of it. If you grind your teeth while asleep, Smiles By Sands can provide you with a protective guard to minimize the damage.
Practice Good Oral Care
There’s no substitute for good oral care to ensure a long lifespan for your porcelain veneers. Daily flossing and brushing with a soft bristled toothbrush and non-abrasive toothpaste that doesn’t contain fluoride or baking soda will add years to your porcelain veneers by:
- Eliminating the buildup of damaging plaque will reduce the risk of periodontitis and other gum disease. Since porcelain veneers end at the gum line, even the slightest amount of gum recession can ruin the appearance of your veneers
- Reducing the amount of tooth decay on areas not protected by the veneers
Steer Clear Of Chewing Inedible Items
Do you deal with stress by biting on pens, your fingernails, ice or other hard objects? If you plan to receive porcelain veneers, you must eliminate these habits. The added stress of these forces can crack or dislodge your veneers.
Do You Participate In Heavy Contact Sports?
The risk of damage to your porcelain veneers is exponentially increased. In order to preserve their lifespan, be sure to wear an athletic mouthguard.
Reduce Staining Agents
While porcelain veneers are incredibly resistant to staining agents such as coffee, wine, tea, or nicotine, you should minimize your intake of these substances in order to maximize the lifespan of your porcelain veneers.
Additionally, if you already consume a large amount of these staining agents, you might be a good candidate for porcelain veneers, as they will protect your enamel from future staining.
Smiles By Sands has used porcelain veneers to enhance the smiles of residents of Valley Village, Studio City, Burbank, and Hollywood, California. If you have additional questions regarding the lifespan of porcelain veneers, please contact Smiles By Sands today to speak with one of our experienced cosmetic dentists
