Porcelain veneers are a great way to improve the appearance of your smile and can last for many years with proper care. However, there will come a time when you need to replace them. Knowing the signs that it's time to replace your dental veneers can help you maintain a beautiful smile. Clinical studies have shown that 95% of porcelain veneers last 11 years or more.
This means that if you have 12 porcelain veneers placed, six above and six below, there is a 60% chance that in 11 years you will have to replace a veneer and a 40% chance that you will not have to replace any. With proper care and maintenance, porcelain veneers can last 10 to 15 years. Using a qualified cosmetic dentist, such as those at The Dental Boutique, is one of the best ways to ensure that your dental veneers last as long as possible. However, there are certain signs that you should look out for that may indicate it's time to replace your veneers. Here are 5 of the most common signs:
- Chipped or cracked veneers
- Stains on the surface of the veneers
- Visible gaps between the teeth
- Loose or shifting veneers
- Gum disease
With proper care, veneers can last for more than a decade, but circumstances such as injuries and oral health problems can create the need to replace them. Spending money on dental veneers and then not installing them properly can be expensive and incredibly frustrating. Despite your dentist's best efforts, if you don't take care of your teeth, your dental veneers will wear out. This is a sign that veneers need to be replaced quite urgently, since if you have gum disease, your veneers or natural teeth could come loose and potentially fall out. Porcelain veneers are designed to be durable dental restorations, but they are not permanent. Veneer replacement generally occurs 15 to 20 years after they are placed.
With proper care and maintenance, porcelain veneers can last more than a decade, but sometimes injuries, oral health problems, or other circumstances can make porcelain veneers need to be replaced.
