Can Veneers Ruin the Teeth?

If you are considering having veneers attached to your teeth, you likely want some answers first. And who can blame you? After all, these are your teeth and you want to do everything possible to protect them. One question you might have is can veneers ruin the teeth?

That is a great question

Before answering that question, people need to understand something. Every reputable dentist strives for the same thing … protecting the patient’s natural teeth if possible. In other words, dental professionals make recommendations that do not harm a person’s real teeth. So, if a dentist confirms someone is a good candidate for veneers, the patient can feel good about having the procedure done.

Here is the bottom line about veneers ruining teeth

Veneers do not ruin the underlying teeth. Anyone who has heard rumors to the contrary can ignore them. Take porcelain veneers as a prime example. A dentist carefully makes an impression of a patient’s teeth. That impression is then sent off to a laboratory to create them.

Using high-tech machinery, lab technicians produce the veneers based specifically on the impression. That means all patients receive customized veneers. These fit comfortably based on size, shape, and length. The dentist and patient can also agree on a specific degree of whiteness.

What about the application process?

For both porcelain and composite resin veneers, dentists must remove just a small portion of enamel from the tooth’s surface. Of the two materials, a dentist does not remove as much enamel with porcelain compared to composite resin. Regardless, at no time is anything done to the natural tooth’s structure. Even the removal of enamel is insignificant.

Does the bonding material harm teeth?

Again, the answer is no. The adhesive that dentists use is not like products sold at hardware stores. Instead, it is specially formulated for dental procedures. For that reason, it does not cause any damage. The only thing the adhesive does is provide a secure fit of the veneers to the tooth.

Do veneers affect teeth in any way?

Yes, but only positively. Since veneers are not enamel like the surface of a natural tooth, patients enjoy some benefits. Primarily, veneers do not stain like real teeth. So, things like wine, coffee, and even cigarette smoke do not leave veneers looking unsightly. But there is something else to consider.

Both porcelain and composite resin veneers are extremely hard. Once bonded to a person’s teeth, they act as a kind of protective barrier. For instance, if someone were to hit a front tooth against a coffee cup, the tooth could crack. But with a veneer in place, any risk decreases substantially.

A painless dental procedure

As you can see, with veneers, your underlying teeth are not harmed. Throughout the entire process, you do not have to worry about anything. Of course, if you have concerns, you can always address them with your dentist. Overall, veneers are a great way to correct dental problems.

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