Do dental veneers promote tooth decay?

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... more

Veneers will not promote tooth decay. Veneers are bonded to your teeth in a very tight seal that neither liquids, nor air, would penetrate between the veneer and your tooth. Whomever does your veneers must be very competent and experienced in doing veneers. They are a very delicate, technique-sensitive... more

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... more

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... more