Do I need to wear a retainer after veneers or dental bonding?

I include a nocturnal orthotic with all of my cosmetic cases. It is the best way to protect your investment! If you feel like you are grinding or clenching please find a dentist that will take a holistic approach and get to the root of the issue. Veneers will only help the aesthetic part -- you need to find out what is triggering your brain to do it in the first place. Good luck on your journey!

Since teeth are always moving, I recommend almost all of my patients wear either a retainer or a night guard. I prefer a night guard on top because it will keep the teeth straight but also will help protect the teeth from any grinding/clenching.  A retainer will hold the teeth straight but won't really protect from any grinding/clenching habits.

Never a bad idea to wear a night guard to protect your dental work.  Also, the porcelain is harder than tooth and can create excessive wear on the opposing teeth over time.

It definitely doesn’t hurt to have one to protect your investment to prevent chipping, grinding, and wearing your new smile away.