Will Teeth Be More Prone to Damage and Cavities with Veneers?

Dr. Anthony Mobasser, a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, discusses whether your teeth will be more prone to damage and cavities with veneers.

When we do veneers, actually the right type of veneers, we have to use the least amount of shaping your teeth. Usually that shaping is about .3 millimeters which is almost the thickness of your fingernail, if you can imagine that.

What we do, we bond that porcelain veneer or that ceramic to the front of the teeth. If it’s bonded right, you have nothing to worry about; actually that would make your teeth stronger and more protected. However, if for some reason there’s more tooth structure removed, and you have gone into dentine, there is possibility of problems, like veneers coming off, or getting cavities, or if the porcelain itself is not really sealed around where the doctor has shaped your teeth.

So, when it comes to answering your question if veneers are more prone to cavities, I would say no, it depends on who has put those veneers on, what strict protocol they used, and you’re taking care of it just like your natural teeth. Of course, you have to do excellent oral hygiene just like it’s your own teeth, you have to come to your dentist for your checkup, and taking care of your gums which is your foundation, and then you should be very happy you have done those veneers.

If you or a loved one is considering porcelain veneers and have questions about whether they are more prone to damage, contact Dr. Anthony Mobasser today for a free consultation. He will answer all of your questions and help you better understand the process of getting porcelain veneers: https://celebritydentist.com/contact-us/.

I literally could not speak more highly of Dr. Mobasser. He fixed my bite and did the full top and bottom veneers on me. It changed my life. I get compliments on my smile every single day. His work is absolutely perfect and unmatched by any dentist. I wouldn’t trust anyone else working on my teeth after seeing how he works. His office visits aren’t like any normal dentist’s. He only works on one patient at a time, you have his undivided attention, and he makes the experience so pleasant. His front desk and dental assistant are also the sweetest people ever. If you need any cosmetic work done, Dr. Mobasser is the one to do it. You would be hard-pressed to find a better cosmetic dentist. There is a real he’s world-renowned. He is, for lack of a better word, the best there is. – Sherri A.