Dental Veneers and How Long They Last

Part of the reason dental veneers have become so popular over the years is because of their durability. Advances in the production of the porcelain veneers in particular have made them capable of lasting years, while advances in the bonding agents have made the likelihood of them falling off almost a non-issue.

How long a particular veneer might last is dependent on a number of factors. The first is the type of material used. The two primary materials used as a dental veneer are porcelain and composite resin. Both have significant staying power, but resin is more likely to stain. This staining may result in their being replaced sooner.

Another factor in their lifespan is how well you take care of them. Chewing on your nails or pencils or pen caps is definitely frowned upon. Doing so can cause small fractures to develop, ultimately causing them to crack and break.

All that said, our dental veneers specialist in Los Angeles has seen dental veneers last five years, but more commonly extending into or beyond ten years. It is also not uncommon for dental veneers to last as long as twenty years.

If you are considering dental veneers, contact our office to learn about their proper care and expected lifespan.