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

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 a nightguard every night.  Finally, the color of your veneers will not change over time.  Remember to always seek professional cleanings 3-4 times a year to better maintain them.  

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.

As long as you don't grind your teeth and chew rocks periodically, your porcelain veneers have the potential to look as good as they did on day 1... 10 years, 20, or even more years out. Use common sense and you should be fine.Best of luck.James Asaf, DDS