What Happens to Veneers/Lumineers After 10-15 Years?

I am 25 now. Should not happen that i am left with no tooth at 40!

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Veneers last a long time and dont cause tooth loss.

I have veneers on my teeth for 20 years and they still look great. When they begin to look bad then you have them redone. Remember you will have a beautiful smile for 20 years without the worry of yellow teeth, crooked teeth etc. They are worth the money and if your current teeth were so great you wouldnt be asking the question right? Patients always ask me if veneers are reversible? Their teeth are yellow and crooked with gaps, so my answer is why would you want your old teeth... more

What Happens to Veneers after 10 or 15 years?

Conservative veneers cases (like UltraVeneers or Lumineers) - when done properly - should last a very long time. Also, your teeth are minimally prepped in this type of treatment (usually not even prepped through the enamel), and therefore your teeth remain very strong. When these cases are done properly, they should last over 10 or 15 years. As long as you take excellent care of your teeth and health, (and you don't have trauma to a tooth that breaks porcelain),... more

Porcelain Veneers Are Conservative And Provide Years Of Service

I tell my patients that the goal of veneers is to remove only enough tooth structure to achieve the desired esthetic outcome. Since veneers preparations are very conservative by nature there is much less tooth structure removed especially compared to a crown preparation. Patients who are regularly seen for preventive care have the best and longest lasting outcomes because the teeth are kept cleaner and the tissues stay healthier. The healthier the tissue, the less... more

Porcelain veneers last an extremely long time

While nothing lasts forever, the reasons for replacement can vary dramatically. Most often, the reason is a color upgrade or surface "glossiness" re-do. Loss of teeth is usually NOT the reason for "failure" 15-20 years later. Since veneer preparations are very conservative, tooth structure still remains. THIS can decay if not cared for, which could lead to a re-do of the veneer. At age 25, I would say to expect to have the smile redone 2-3... more