Signs Your Porcelain Veneers Need Replacement
Marielaina Perrone DDS is a family, implant, and cosmetic dentist serving Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson, NV. Dental services include dental implants, teeth whitening, orthodontics, Botox, and treatment of periodontal disease. "We believe in a comprehensive approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry, that fully... more
Porcelain veneers with proper dental hygiene maintenance typically last between 7 and 15 years. However, careful you may be, these restorations will need replacement at some point. Below are a few things to look out for when considering replacement of your porcelain veneers:
Your dental veneers are chipped or damaged
Porcelain is a durable material, but it is not indestructible. Our teeth are under tremendous forces on a daily basis and that does not include bad habits you might have. Like fingernail biting or chewing ice. Veneers can also wear down over time.
The tooth under your veneer isn’t healthy
The success of porcelain veneers depends on the health of the underlying tooth structures. If tooth decay develops under your cosmetic restorations, the decay will need to be removed and a new restoration needs to be fabricated. If the decay is extensive it might even involve a porcelain crown instead of a new veneer.
Veneers Have Darkened Slightly Over Time
While porcelain is stain resistant, they can lose their luster over time. Teeth whitening is not effective on these restorations.
Presence of a gap between your veneers and your gums
Poor dental hygiene will lead to periodontal disease development. With periodontal disease comes gum tissue recession. If the gums recede the restorations will be visible where they were not meant to be.
Loose Dental Veneer
Sometimes, the chemical bond between tooth and veneer breaks down. This could simply be a dental material issue or an indication of tooth decay or bad habits.
Regain confidence in your smile with the help of Marielaina Perrone DDS!
Our ultimate goal is to help give our patients their best smile yet. Dr. Marielaina Perrone DDS and her dentistry team are proud to offer comprehensive dentistry care, including routine dental cleanings as well as the cosmetic and restorative procedures mentioned above.
If you are ready for a cosmetic dentistry smile makeover, contact cosmetic dentist Marielaina Perrone DDS at (702) 458-2929 to schedule a no-cost cosmetic consultation appointment. We cannot wait to deliver your state-of-the-art smile makeover to create the smile of your dreams in Henderson, Summerlin, and Las Vegas, NV.
