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What Can Be Suggested to Prevent Cracking of New Porcelain Veneers?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD
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Tags: aftercare, cracks, loose, maintenance, porcelain, prevention, recommendation, stained, yellow

To keep porcelain veneers looking the same as they do on day one after the procedure, is there anything you can advise to keep them from becoming yellowed, cracked or loose?

16 answers to What Can Be Suggested to Prevent Cracking of New Porcelain Veneers?

Maitenance of veneeres

Porcelain veneers are very good treatment modality to improve aesthetics of front teeth. If treatment is done correctly they do not change a color, they do not become loose and they do not crack. If you have any of those problems you should address it to your dentist and he should take care of it. Porcelain veneers usually do not change the color but there is a possibility of attracting the pigment on to the rough surface if your doctor adjusted it with a bur and did not send back... more

Zina Kaleinikova, DDS, MS
Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist

Common Sense

Porcelain veneer are so popular because they work. If your bite is good, wear a night-guard if you clench or grind, and exercise some good common sense. (No biting cuticles please- we have tools for that). It's not unreasonable to get 10-15 years out of your veneers and maybe more. I have noticed that although veneers do not stain, they do tend to look dated after about 15 years. Funny to think that our teeth may need updating too (color that was "just... more

Madeleinne Zapantis, DMD
Long Island Cosmetic Dentist

Veneer Upkeep

You can help maintain the appearance of your veneers by applying a few simple principles. See your dentist regularly to keep an eye on the veneers, have your dental office use specific prophy pumice that is designed to be less abrasive than regular pumice, and use common sense. Your veneers are extremely strong, but like natural teeth you can break them by being careless.

Daniel Beninato, DDS
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist

How to avoid cracking or breaking veneers.

Just like our natural teeth...veneers can break. I tell my patients to use common sense. Make sure that you see your dentist regularly, you take care of your veneers just like you would take care of your natural teeth. Be careful what you bite in to, bite on. You made a wonderful investment in your smile....take care of it!

Norman Huefner, DDS
Laguna Niguel Cosmetic Dentist

Porcelain Veneers Maintenanace

Porcelain veneers are very easy to maintain as long as you maintain them the same way you would your other teeth. This includes proper flossing, brushing and regular dental followups with your dentist. If a problem was to occur it will most likely be caused by cavities, gum disease and a none ideal bite which usually involves grinding. What you do need to keep in mind is that even if you do everything right there is always a small risk that a problem could arise the... more

Dan Haas, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Empress veneers

If you do Empress veneers, they will not crack,stain, yellow or loose the luster. Forget about lumineers!

Mitchell A. Josephs, DDS
Palm Beach Cosmetic Dentist

Maintaining the beauty of porcelain veneers is similar to natural teeth.

Porcelain veneers are a great service for patients. They are easily maintained. You should brush and floss them like natural teeth. If the bite is correctly set up then you should not have to worry about cracking. Porcelain veneers do not usually stain. They should maintain there original color although if you drink red wine, tea, coffee or smoke then they will pick up stain similar to natural teeth. If you grind your teeth I would recommend that you use a night guard while sleeping. more

Zola A Makrauer, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

How to prevent your veneers from fracturing

The main way to prevent your veneers from cracking is to have an ideal bite. Meaning , you can get the most beautiful veneers, but if the dentist has not corrected your bite( assuming it is not correct) , then your veneers will brake .Correcting the bite will keep excess chewing forces off of the veneers. In addition, if you do any grinding and or clenching, you should wear a bit guard .

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

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Porcelain veneers are a long lasting treatment

Porcelain veneers are very strong and long lasting restorations once they are bonded to the tooth. They can last for many years and look as good as they did on the first day. There are however some factors that can cause the problems you talk about. If your bite is not adjusted well it is possible to place excess force on the porcelain and cause them to chip or break. This can happen to our natural teeth as well. If you clench or grind your teeth it is a... more

Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Does Porcelain Veneers Crack or Change Color?

The process involved in placing the porcelain veneers on your teeth is called bonding. With this process, the veneer is bonded to your enamel through a series of steps. Once they are bonded correctly they will not fall off! The main way to prevent your veneers from cracking is that your veneers should be built by your dentist to place you in an ideal bite. This will keep excess chewing forces off of them. In addition, if you do any grinding you should wear... more

Scott Young, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

www.woodlandsdentistry.com

How to Keep Porcelain Veneers from Cracking or Breaking

The truth is that porcelain veneers can crack and break in certain circumstances. The first part of preventing cracking and breaking is for the veneer to be made by a reputible laboratory and prepared properly before it is cemented in your mouth. Then for the veneer to be bonded in place using great care and following very specific protocols. These things are all up to your dentist. After that the bite absolutely has to be checked for any interferences or areas where... more

Christian Yaste, DDS
Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist

Cracking of porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are very strong when placed on top of a stable foundation and bite forces are controlled. Porcelain is weak when forces are placed sideways. The first important aspect to control forces prior to placing veneers is to be sure the bite is correct and balanced. Chewing and grinding forces must be equally distributed on all teeth and not just hitting on one tooth. Hitting or grinding on one tooth especially from a sideways pressure can cause the porcelain to crack... more

Fred Peck, DDS
Cincinnati Cosmetic Dentist

Keeping veneers in good condition

When a veneer is placed, it is entirely bonded to the underlying tooth. Just like with natural teeth, you should only eat food and smile, not use your veneers (or teeth) as tools. That means no nail-biting, tearing open packages, chewing ice, for example. Also, if you had veneers placed as part of a treatment to correct a bad bite, they will last longer. If your bite wasn't corrected before the veneers were placed, you should ask your dentist for a night guard to... more

Andrea Stevens, DMD
Ottawa Cosmetic Dentist

Keeping Veneers Looking Good

If you are a bruxer (tooth grinding), wearing a protective appliance at night is an excellent preventive measure against possible fracture. Biting something extremely hard such as beef jerky directly on the veneers should be avoided, as well as chewing finger nails. Porcelain veneers do not stain and are easily maintained with normal homecare and regular dental cleanings. The only way you can get any color change is if the underlying tooth changes color dramatically and... more

Donald L. Wilcox, DDS
Phoenix Cosmetic Dentist

www.desertsmiles.com

Making sure the bite is properly adjusted is the key.

Veneers are extremely strong and durable as long as there are not undue stresses from chewing and/or grinding. If veneers are being placed on worn down teeth, this is an indication that these teeth are subjected to excessive chewing forces and so these same forces will be applied to veneers placed on these teeth. Have your dentist check your bite carefully before considering veneers.

Michael Firouzian, DDS
Columbus Cosmetic Dentist

Keeping veneers from cracking, yellowing or becoming loose

After veneers are placed, they are permanently cemented. The veneers will last longer without breaking, chipping or loosening if your bite is correct. Some patients are asked to wear a night guard and some patients have used porcelain to correct the bite. Veneers are made of porcelain which is like fine china which will not change colors.

Kathy Frazar, DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

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