Are veneers safe long term?

Porcelain veneers may wear down or break off, requiring replacement: Though porcelain veneers are designed to last a long time, they may not last a lifetime and may require replacement at some point. Porcelain veneers can wear down over time, break, chip, or fall off.

Is it better to get veneers or implants?

When you have missing teeth, for your dental health and for your overall health benefit, dental implants are the best option available. For those that have their natural teeth, but want to improve them cosmetically, veneers are the best option.

Are electric toothbrushes bad for veneers?

Although ultrasonic cleaning devices in a dental office can damage dental bonding or veneers, an ultrasonic or sonic toothbrush will not harm them.

Do veneers make your breath smell?

No, veneers do not cause bad smells in your mouth. Foul smells can develop around the edges of veneers if you neglect your oral hygiene.

Do veneers go on bottom teeth?

Many people choose to only veneer their front teeth (top or bottom or both) since those are the most visible. Sometimes your dentist can fit in individual tooth veneers like puzzle pieces if much of your smile is already the way you want it; each veneer can be coloured to match your existing teeth for a seamless look.

Should I get dental implants or veneers?

When you have missing teeth, for your dental health and for your overall health benefit, dental implants are the best option available. For those that have their natural teeth, but want to improve them cosmetically, veneers are the best option.

Are veneers the best option for bone loss in the jaws?

Bone loss in the jaws occurs in everyone who has missing teeth. When you have missing teeth, for your dental health and for your overall health benefit, dental implants are the best option available. For those that have their natural teeth, but want to improve them cosmetically, veneers are the best option.

What are veneers and how do they work?

Unlike implants, which are surgically embedded into the jaw, veneers are essentially thin porcelain shells designed to mimic the appearance of your natural teeth. They are bonded to the front of your teeth and can easily correct cosmetic problems like discoloration, chips, crooked and misshapen teeth, and gapping.

Do I need a bone graft before dental implants?

In cases where severe bone loss is present, a bone graft may first be necessary before implants can be placed to ensure a stable enough foundation to support a crown. One of the major advantages of dental implants is that they can replace as few as one or two missing teeth or an entire mouthful.