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Do Dental Veneers Damage Teeth? Here’s What You Need to Know
Many people are unhappy with their smiles. If you feel the same way, you’re not alone! Luckily, porcelain veneers in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, can correct virtually every aesthetic issue. Dr. Beth Skovron covers chips, stains, unevenness, and other blemishes to achieve a bright, symmetrical, and healthy-looking smile.
While dental veneers create natural and truly personalized outcomes, Heritage Dental always gets several questions about these smile enhancers. Some include: Do veneers ruin teeth? Is the treatment reversible? Read on to discover more about veneers.
How are dental veneers placed?
Excessive pressure may cause dental implants to rupture or come loose, even if they are firmly secured in the jaw. Composite veneers are bonded directly to the tooth surface without modifying the enamel, providing an affordable option with natural-looking results. However, they generally have a shorter lifespan than porcelain and may need frequent touch-ups.
Porcelain veneers are highly durable and provide a long-lasting solution for a beautifully transformed smile. Placing porcelain veneers involves gently removing a small amount of enamel to make room for the veneer, ensuring a precise, seamless fit that aligns naturally with adjacent teeth.
After tooth preparation, the dentist takes digital scans of your teeth to provide a blueprint to custom-create your veneers. Our dental lab fabricates your veneers to match the exact specifications of your teeth, achieving a seamless appearance. Until you receive your permanent veneers, the dentist places interim veneers to protect your prepped teeth. The final step of the veneer process is to bond your restorations to your prepped teeth with permanent adhesives. Once placed, porcelain veneers blend flawlessly, providing a polished appearance that can last well over a decade with proper care.
So, do veneers ruin teeth?
Even though porcelain veneers have transformative effects, some people are concerned that they ruin teeth. Here’s the truth: To place veneers, we remove around 0.5mm of the enamel from the front surface of your teeth. This minimal enamel reduction allows the veneer to fit comfortably and seamlessly without adding extra bulk to the tooth, ensuring a natural appearance and a smooth feel when biting or smiling.
Removing this thin layer doesn’t harm the structural integrity of your teeth or compromise their functionality. Once placed, veneers function like natural enamel, providing durability and the protection that standard enamel offers. Well-maintained porcelain veneers can last many years, helping preserve the beauty and function of your smile long-term.
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Are porcelain veneers reversible?
Remember that the process is irreversible once you go the porcelain veneer route. The procedure is permanent, as enamel doesn’t regenerate. What does this mean? Once prepared for veneers, teeth will always require some form of restoration, either veneers or other cosmetic coverings, to maintain aesthetics and function.
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Do you need dental veneers?
Several imperfections can make your smile feel not good enough. However, whether you are unhappy with your discolored, chipped, or misaligned teeth, porcelain veneers at Heritage Dental can help you achieve your best smile. To discover the limitless possibilities Dr. Skovron can achieve with porcelain veneers, call (215) 792-2227 to reserve an appointment.
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Dr. Beth Skovron, DDS, FAGD, is a distinguished State University of New York graduate at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. With advanced training in oral surgery and therapeutic procedures, she embodies a legacy of dentistry—both her father and uncle were dentists, while her mother was a dental hygienist. Dr. Skovron's passion for dentistry extends to creating a serene, spa-like environment for patients. Renowned for her expertise in cosmetic reconstructions, she is a certified CEREC® mentor and a graduate of the prestigious SPEAR® program. Trust Dr. Skovron to provide exceptional dental care, integrating cutting-edge techniques to ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience during your visit.