The lifespan of dental veneers is dependent on the type of veneer and how well they are taken care of. Porcelain veneers can last up to 10-12 years, while composite resin veneers should be replaced after 4-8 years. With proper maintenance, dental veneers can last up to 30 years. Although you can eat almost anything, it is important to take precautions as dental veneers are not indestructible.
Porcelain is glass and can break under excessive pressure, such as opening a bottle with your teeth, chewing ice, or biting your nails. People who grind their teeth at night should wear a night guard for protection. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the longevity of porcelain veneers and it is reasonable to expect them to last at least 10 years. Porcelain veneers can last between 7-15 years, and even longer with good dental care.
Composite resin veneers, on the other hand, only last 4-8 years. Once your veneers have reached the end of their useful life, they will need to be remade. Porcelain veneer's average lifespan is 10 years, but they can easily last up to 20 years with proper maintenance. In most cases, once a tooth has been veneered, it will always need another veneer or a dental crown to look and feel like a normal tooth.
To make new veneers, an impression of your mouth will be taken and sent to a dental laboratory where they will be made. Veneers may last a little less if you grind your teeth, although your dentist will detect this before you have them applied. However, it is likely that the dentist has trimmed your tooth a little to accept a veneer, so dental veneers should always be considered a permanent treatment. Gum disease can also make it difficult to have veneers in the first place, and the margin between the veneer and the tooth could irritate already irritated gums and worsen gum disease. Dental veneers are an excellent solution for chips, gaps, stains, or an uneven bite as they are custom-made thin coatings.
However, some tooth enamel must be scraped off your teeth before they are applied so you may need to wear a temporary veneer while you wait. If you follow the dental procedures described above and take good care of your teeth, your veneers should provide you with long and excellent service. Tooth decay or partial detachment of the veneer may only be detected during a dental exam by your dentist. Dental veneers generally improve the appearance of stained or discolored teeth due to various factors.
Studies suggest that porcelain veneers (a strictly cosmetic dental procedure) can be expected to last for more than 10 years.
