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?
Answer: Porcelain Veneers vs Deep Bleaching Porcelain veneers may not be your only choice. If you like the shape of your teeth and the only thing to correct is color, ask about Kor Deep Bleaching. We have had good results with teeth that are darker. If you achieve the color you desire, their is minimal upkeep and you will not have to have veneers replaced every 10 years!
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Answer: Porcelain Veneers vs Deep Bleaching Porcelain veneers may not be your only choice. If you like the shape of your teeth and the only thing to correct is color, ask about Kor Deep Bleaching. We have had good results with teeth that are darker. If you achieve the color you desire, their is minimal upkeep and you will not have to have veneers replaced every 10 years!
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July 23, 2009
Answer: 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).
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July 23, 2009
Answer: 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).
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Answer: 10 years is the safe answer So I tell my patients that "everything man made if bound to fail", think about it, everything that's man made if it last over 10 years, then I'd say you got your money's worth. You spend $20,000 on a car, after 10 years it's kind of beat, not counting all the maintenance cost you've put in in those 10 years. Same thing with veneers and crowns. You the patient has a huge role in maintain the longevity of your veneers investment as well. You can't just have them put on and go MIA on us for 3-4 years. As much as we all like to believe our own work will last for a life time, the honest truth is all things man made is bound to fail. With that said, I've seen my patient with veneers or crowns lasted well over 10+ years. Find a reputable dentist that has wealth experience in veneers, that will be your first insurance that your investment will last longer.
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Answer: 10 years is the safe answer So I tell my patients that "everything man made if bound to fail", think about it, everything that's man made if it last over 10 years, then I'd say you got your money's worth. You spend $20,000 on a car, after 10 years it's kind of beat, not counting all the maintenance cost you've put in in those 10 years. Same thing with veneers and crowns. You the patient has a huge role in maintain the longevity of your veneers investment as well. You can't just have them put on and go MIA on us for 3-4 years. As much as we all like to believe our own work will last for a life time, the honest truth is all things man made is bound to fail. With that said, I've seen my patient with veneers or crowns lasted well over 10+ years. Find a reputable dentist that has wealth experience in veneers, that will be your first insurance that your investment will last longer.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Other options to veneers There are other options to veneers if you really are satisfied with the colour of your teeth.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Other options to veneers There are other options to veneers if you really are satisfied with the colour of your teeth.
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Porcelain veneers: Longevity I would have to agree that on the average, porcelain veneers last about 10 years. I have done some that are fine after 20 years, and often the reason for replacing them is cosmetic. Sometimes the gum recedes and you can see a darker root surface above the veneer close to the gumline. Other times the veneers lose their vitality and become a bit dull from years of coffee, red wine and other things that can stain them over the long run. (Although for the most part, high quality porcelain veneers are very stain resistant, even more so than your natural tooth.
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Porcelain veneers: Longevity I would have to agree that on the average, porcelain veneers last about 10 years. I have done some that are fine after 20 years, and often the reason for replacing them is cosmetic. Sometimes the gum recedes and you can see a darker root surface above the veneer close to the gumline. Other times the veneers lose their vitality and become a bit dull from years of coffee, red wine and other things that can stain them over the long run. (Although for the most part, high quality porcelain veneers are very stain resistant, even more so than your natural tooth.
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