How to Make Veneers Last
Ceramic doesn't decay — but everything around it can. A practical maintenance guide.
Well-made porcelain veneers routinely last fifteen years or more. Failure is almost never the ceramic — it is the interface between the veneer and the natural tooth beneath it.
Daily protocols
- Non-abrasive toothpaste and a soft brush
- Interdental cleaning to protect the gumline margins
- A nightguard if bruxism is present
Avoidable forces
Chewing ice, opening packaging with the front teeth, and untreated grinding are the leading causes of ceramic fracture.
General education
Presented with the historical professional background of Dr. Marianna Zadov, DDS. General information only, not individualized dental advice; no clinical care is offered.
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