{"id":33,"date":"2020-09-24T13:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T13:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plushdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2020-10-07T13:42:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T13:42:54","slug":"tips-for-maintaining-your-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.plushdentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/24\/tips-for-maintaining-your-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Still Get Cavities with Porcelain Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do crooked, stained, or misaligned teeth negatively impact your self-esteem? If so, then you are not alone. In fact, 33% of Americans are unhappy with their smile. Fortunately, you can brighten, straighten, and otherwise perfect your teeth with a safe, effective cosmetic dentistry solution: porcelain veneers<\/a>! This popular procedure can last 15+ years, is stain-resistant, and can correct a number of aesthetic concerns in one treatment. But can they also prevent you from getting cavities? Read on for the answer as well as seven tips for maintaining your veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

So, Can You Still Get Cavities with Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In short, porcelain veneers themselves cannot get cavities. However, the teeth they adhere to are still subject to decay, which is why it is of the utmost importance that you maintain a solid oral hygiene routine following your procedure. Otherwise, a cavity can form underneath the veneer, leaving your dentist no choice but to remove the decay and replace the veneer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Tips for Maintaining Your Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that veneers can be effectively cleaned by simply caring for them the same way you do your natural teeth. Here are seven tips for maintaining your veneers at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n