{"id":251,"date":"2022-08-23T02:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T02:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedentalspany.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2022-09-23T02:24:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-23T02:24:54","slug":"achieve-a-cavity-free-smile-by-maintaining-your-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedentalspany.com\/blog\/achieve-a-cavity-free-smile-by-maintaining-your-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Still Get Cavities with Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanIf you’re insecure about chips, cracks, or discoloration, you can have a flawless smile with porcelain veneers<\/a>. Thin shells are bonded over the fronts of your teeth to hide a variety of imperfections simultaneously. Your picture-perfect smile can last for 10 years or longer if you commit to maintaining your veneers, like brushing and flossing. Although veneers can’t get cavities, your oral hygiene is more important than ever. Here’s what you need to know to keep tooth decay at bay to safeguard your investment.<\/p>\n

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Cavities are Possible with Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are applied to the front surfaces of your teeth to improve their color, size, and shape. They’ll create a barrier between your enamel and cavity-causing bacteria: however, veneers don’t cover the entire surfaces of your teeth like dental crowns. As a result, any exposed enamel is still vulnerable to decay. Not to mention, cavities can occur around the edges of your veneers, causing them to fail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although tooth decay is the most common oral health issue, it’s preventable. However, you’ll need to make a few changes at home to ensure you don’t damage your veneers while combating cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintaining Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are proven to last for a decade or longer with the proper care. You can keep your smile cavity-free and get the most from your investment by following a few tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n