Do Dental Veneers Like Lumineers Promote Tooth Decay?

How do you deal with tooth decay when you have veneers? Wouldn't having veneers on top of your real teeth make decay more likely because food could get stuck in between them and cause cavities?

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Meticulous fit is important for veneers

This is a great question!... Veneers are ceramic facings that are bonded to teeth which have been prepared to receive them. The process depends on the meticulous adaptation of the veneers to the teeth. The intimate fit starts with proper preparation of the teeth by the dentist. The process is completed with the fabrication of the veneers on casts. After which, the veneers are bonded to the teeth. If properly done, veneers are a wonderful technique to change the shape, color and even the alignm more

Proper design and good hygiene helps guard aganst recurrent decay!

Years ago when we first did porcelain veneers it was the standard of care to not disturb the contact point between teeth. Naturally, the seam between the veneer and tooth was left in a vulnerable spot where recurrent decay was most likely to appear. Now we tend to open the contact between the teeth so we not only get a more aesthetic result but that seam is on the inside where recurrent decay is less likely to occur and can be repaired more easily if it does. Most important is the need for... more

If veneers are done properly, food should not get stuck...

If veneers are done properly, food should not get stuck under them; they will act and feel like your natural teeth. Veneers are bonded to the tooth, which means there will be a resin material connecting the tooth to the porcelain, and there should not be a gap in between. Just like regular teeth, food can get stuck in between, requiring the use of floss to clean it out. While porcelain is not enamel and cannot decay, the remaining tooth structure that is still exposed can. If a person... more

Veneers and decay

Well designed and executed veneered teeth are LEss vulnerable to decay than unveneed teeth. THis is becasue the porcelain acts like an impenetrable shiled. THe technique and or the dentist, the skill of the dentist and the execution of the procedure are also paramount to long-term success.

Tooth Decay under Veneers

Veneers are an excellent choice if the patient is a good candidate for veneers. There is less natural tooth loss due to a conservative preparation. When cementing the permanent veneers, the adhesive will not allow bacteria to seep under the margins. Of course, excellent home care and seeing your dentist on a regular basis is important for all patients.