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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?
Asked 42 months ago by
badem in Prague, Czech Republic
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Porcelain veneers & crowns usually last 10-20 years
Most people unfortunately think that any dental work they are having done will last their whole lifetime. I'm glad that your dentist had a frank discussion with you about realistic longevity of dental work. That being said, there are a number of factors that determine how long you can expect your work to last. If you are happy with the shape and setup of your teeth, I would always start with bleaching first. Many products now are formulated to help with tetracycline stained teeth...
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Chicago Cosmetic Dentist
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Try whitening first!
I have experience whitening tetracycline stained teeth. For years we told patients it didn't work. But I have done it for a few patients. If the shape is good, you CAN whiten them. They may not end up exactly the color you hope for, but they will whiten significantly. You just have to whiten longer!!! By that I mean most nights for several months. (maybe 6 months?) We usually charge the regular whitening fee and then sell any...
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Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers can last decades
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. I would say that if this dentist only gets 10 years out of their work, perhaps another office would be worth looking into.
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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 ideal occlusion can have porcelain veneers last greater than 10 to 15 years.
The mouth is a very dynamic environment, with poor occlusion veneers may not last 10 years. An assessment...
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