Porcelain Veneers - FAQ

What kinds of changes veneers can make?
Some of the most common applications for porcelain veneers are to conceal imperfections defects on teeth, such as chips or wear, or to replace old bonded restorations.

Porcelain veneers also conceal discolored teeth and can sometimes be used as an alternative to orthodontic treatment.

Porcelain veneers are also used to alter the shape and size of teeth. The result is a beautifully enhanced smile.

How long will porcelain veneers last?
The life expectancy of porcelain veneers depends mostly on the individual wearing them and on how well they are taken care of. (It is very much like wearing and caring for shoes.) With good oral hygiene and care to not put excessive forces on the veneers, they should last over ten years. However, severe "grinders" should be treated with porcelain crowns instead of porcelain veneers because the veneers can fracture with the forces of grinding and clenching.

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