Beauty and Erosion: Can Veneers Get Cavities?

When you finally see your veneers for the first time, it’s easy to feel invulnerable. Your new smile shines will be so immaculately straight, bright, and flawless that it’s almost hard to imagine anything tarnishing it.

That can lead you to wonder whether you have to worry about your new veneers ever becoming susceptible to decay.

Here’s what you should know about that prospect, and why you should make it a point to still take care of your oral health once you’ve gotten cosmetic care.

Can Veneers Get Cavities?

Cavities are small areas of eroded enamel. The tooth is worn down by acids that are produced by the bacteria in the mouth, and eventually the interior of the tooth is exposed.

This cannot happen to veneers constructed from porcelain, as this material is inherently resistant to acid erosion. You therefore do not have to worry about your cosmetics developing cavities.

How Tooth Decay Threatens Veneers

However, that doesn’t mean that you can just neglect your oral hygiene. It’s still possible to develop cavities underneath the veneers on the teeth themselves. If you neglect to brush and floss frequently, you could easily find that cavities begin to develop between the teeth, or underneath those thin sheets of porcelain.

What Happens When You Get Cavities Beneath Your Veneers?

Treating a tooth that has a veneer is complicated, and almost always requires the veneer to be removed. In many circumstances, it will have to be replaced entirely. This means that treating your cavity will entail much more than just a simple filling; it’ll be substantially more expensive and time intensive than normal.

All this being the case, it’s vitally important that you prevent tooth decay as much as you possibly can. Be thorough with your dental hygiene, and be sure to see your dentist often for regular checkups.

About Our Practice

At On Point Dentistry, we believe that no one is served well by informal, one-size-fits-all dental care. We make it a point to get to know our patients as unique individuals, allowing us to provide them with fully customized treatment plans. When you visit our office you can expect to get not only premium dental care, but a team that can will make you feel completely comfortable every step of the way.

If you have any questions about veneers, we can be reached at our website or by phone at (469) 476-4092.