Can Veneers Get Damaged?

Veneers are made of strong porcelain, but as with any material, they can get damaged. The best way to keep your dental veneers intact and on your teeth is through good dental habits and proper dental hygiene.

Some of the things that can damage your veneers include:

1. Bruxism
Grinding or clenching your teeth can put extreme pressure on your teeth and veneers and could crack them or weaken the bond, leading to premature failure or veneer damage.

2. Phosphoric acid
Most acidic foods and drinks will not damage your veneers, but phosphoric acid, which can be found in colas and some other sodas, can be damaging in large amounts. An occasional soda is fine, but if you regularly consume soda, use a straw to avoid damaging your veneers and teeth.

3. Alcohol
Occasional alcohol is fine, but heavy drinking can weaken the bonding agent and cause your veneers to fail or fall off your teeth.

4. Non-food items
Teeth were made to eat food, and porcelain veneers are strong enough for this job, too. However, chewing on ice, pencils, fingernails and other non-food items can damage your veneers.

5. Poor dental hygiene
Poor dental hygiene is bad for your teeth and can cause decay to develop along the borders of your veneers or beneath your veneers.

Call our Los Angeles porcelain veneer expert to learn more about how you can protect your veneers or to schedule your consultation.