{"id":635,"date":"2019-10-17T21:01:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-17T21:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=635"},"modified":"2019-11-04T21:02:05","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T21:02:05","slug":"is-it-possible-to-get-cavities-even-while-wearing-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/is-it-possible-to-get-cavities-even-while-wearing-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible to Get Cavities Even While Wearing Porcelain Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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From small chips or\ncracks in your teeth to a wide variety of stains or discoloration, there are\nplenty of reasons why patients might choose porcelain veneers<\/a>\nto enhance their grins. However, some might wonder whether cavities are still a\nconcern after the procedure; can a tooth still suffer from decay even after a\nveneer has been placed? Here\u2019s what you need to know about maintaining the\nhealth of your new smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Do Porcelain Veneers Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A porcelain veneer is a very thin shell that is bonded to\nthe front of your tooth. It can be used to cover up multiple cosmetic flaws at\nonce and can be customized so that it resembles your natural teeth. The result\nis a flawless-looking smile. It should be emphasized that veneers can only hide\nimperfections; it doesn\u2019t fix them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can You Get Cavities with Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The veneers themselves aren\u2019t vulnerable to decay at all\n(although they can still wear down over time, just like your natural teeth and\nother types of restorations). That said, the bacteria in your mouth can still\nattack the enamel underneath the veneers. In other words, your teeth will still\nbe vulnerable to cavities even after porcelain veneers have been placed. That means\nyou still have to maintain an excellent oral hygiene routine if you want to\nprotect your pearly whites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Prevent Cavities with Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that porcelain veneers don\u2019t need any kind\nof special care; you can protect them and the teeth underneath with the same dental\nhygiene habits you already have. Here\u2019s what your routine should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n