The answer to this question greatly depends on how you care for your tooth veneers. They have the potential to last for many years, possibly 10 to 15 when you care for them properly.
Dental Veneer Home Care
Brushing twice daily and flossing once around your veneers should be easy because they only cover the front surface of your teeth. Keeping your teeth clean and bacteria-free helps protect the health of your natural teeth and their restorations.
Be sure not to use whitening toothpaste, as it can be abrasive and scratch the surface of your veneers.
Avoid Certain Foods to Protect Your Dental Veneers
Biting directly into hard foods like raw carrots or apples can cause damage to your veneers as well as your natural teeth. It's best to cut hard foods into small pieces that won't damage your teeth.
Sticky foods like caramels, taffy, or steak could pull veneers or other restorations like dental crowns off your teeth. Avoid sticky foods, or cut things like steak into small pieces.
Contact Our Germantown Dental Office
If you have questions or concerns about tooth veneers in Germantown, please don't hesitate to contact your Century Dental team online or by calling (301) 972-1600.