How long can dental veneers last

Teeth are a very important part of the human oral cavity, and the health of teeth is also a matter of great concern to many people. When teeth become abnormal, the impact is multifaceted. Dental veneers are a common teeth whitening and restoration method and are widely used in clinical practice. However, there are many things to pay attention to when doing dental veneers, such as maintenance. How long do dental veneers last?

1. Keep the time according to the material

Dental veneers are made by sticking finishing materials onto the ground tooth surface using polymer materials. First of all, from the aesthetic point of view, both veneers and porcelain teeth are acceptable. Veneers only grind away the labial surface of the teeth, and sometimes retention may not be very good. Porcelain teeth require the entire tooth tissue to be removed, but they are well retained and not easy to fall off. Relatively speaking, veneers are less harmful to teeth, and porcelain teeth are more durable. It is recommended to consider your own conditions comprehensively. Veneers last longer than porcelain. As for the specific cost, it depends on the selected material. It is recommended to consult several dental institutions. Used to change the shape and color of teeth to achieve aesthetic requirements. How long it can last depends on the performance of the bonding material, your own protection, preparation of the tooth surface, etc. Luxury cars need to be carefully cared for in order to last a long time. The same principle applies to dental veneers, so it also depends on your own daily care.

2. Service life

Porcelain veneers are very hard, strong and wear-resistant. As long as the doctor makes them well and takes proper care of them, they can last for a long time. The duration of porcelain veneers is also related to the materials used to make them. All-ceramic dental veneers have a hardness of up to 380Mpa, and the thinnest can be up to 0.3mm. Their hardness is comparable to that of metal, so there is no need to worry about porcelain cracking, and their service life is longer.

3. Materials

Nowadays, popular dental veneers can be divided into two types: resin veneers and porcelain veneers. Resin veneers are made by grinding away part of the teeth and then applying resin to the surface of the teeth, which can keep the shape of the teeth the same as before. Porcelain veneers combine the advantages of porcelain teeth and resin veneers. They are both beautiful and realistic. The veneers are tightly embedded on the teeth with special active interface materials. Therefore, they are more expensive and last longer than resins.

4. Maintenance

After the production of dental porcelain veneers is completed, you should pay attention to daily maintenance. Try to choose toothpaste with low abrasion to teeth, the particles should not be too coarse, and use a health toothbrush; eat less foods containing more pigments, such as coffee and juice; drink less carbonated beverages, such as cola, etc., to prevent the carbon dioxide in the beverage from corroding the porcelain veneer, softening it, and affecting the bonding effect.