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What Happens to the Tooth That is Covered by a Veneer, Since It Can't Be Brushed on the Front?

asked 1 year ago by 6469anon
Latest answer by Paul D. Kantor, DDS
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Tags: cleaning, maintenance

4 answers to What Happens to the Tooth That is Covered by a Veneer, Since It Can't Be Brushed on the Front?

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A veneered tooth should be brushed and flossed

When correctly bonded, nothing will happen to the front of the tooth. It is no longer in contact with the environment of the rest of the mouth. A veneered tooth should be brushed and flossed just like any other one.
Paul D. Kantor, DDS

Cleveland Cosmetic Dentist
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Brush veneers the same as natural teeth!

There is no enamel showing because its behind the veneer and totally sealed off from the rest of the mouth. It will not decay with the veneer properly sealed on. Brush and floss normally...
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Preserving your teeth behind Porcelain Veneers

Once Porcelain Veneers are placed on your teeth, they are stronger.. You can brush and floss normally. The tooth will remain healthy. Decay is rare behind the veneer but does occasionally occur and can usually be repaired with removing the Veneer.
Mickey Bernstein, DDS

Memphis Cosmetic Dentist
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Properly bonded veneers seal teeth

The process to place veneers involves disinfecting the surface prior to bonding the veneer in place.  If done properly, the tooth is now protected from plaque and saliva; however, there still remains tooth structure near the veneer and would need to be brushed.  Veneers are maintained similarly to untreated teeth by brushing and flossing.
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

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