To say that they WILL need to be replaced every 10 years is not accurate. I have replaced veneers that were 30 years old and only being replaced to upgrade the color (there was nothing wrong with them). I would agree, the antibiotic stains are handled best with the porcelain veneers. ... more
How long do porcelain veneers and crowns last?
My teeth have a yellow shade because of a wrong high dose antibiotic treatment I had as a child. I am now 43 and after many years thought I could give myself shiny bright teeth as a present. There is nothing wrong with the shapes of my teeth. The doctor I consulted said whitening would not work for my problem and porcelain would be the answer. Unfortunately I don't remember what he suggested exactly but he said this porcelain on my front teeth would have to be renewed every 10 years. As the best quality treatment cost around 20,000 USD!!! (I'd try to go with the best) renewing this every 10 years is out of the question. Is it really necessary to renew? How long do porcelain veneers and crowns last?
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A: Porcelain veneers last 10 to 15 years
This is a great question with an almost impossible answer without seeing the condition in your mouth. There are many factors that contribute to the success of veneers. The single most important factor is how the upper teeth work with the lower teeth. This is referred to your occlusion. Patients with... more
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