It’s perfectly safe to get dental veneers provided you do your research and opt for a highly experienced dentist in the procedure who can show you before and after pictures of patients, they have treated.

Porcelain veneers are generally stain-resistant and can resist typical stains from tea, coffee, wine, etc. However, if you get lower-quality composite veneers or veneers from somebody who isn’t a cosmetic dentistry professional, the surfaces are likely to stain with time.

The lifespan can easily extend up to 10-15 years if you look after your dental veneers. Patients can visit our dentist for regular check-ups and cleaning to keep their veneers problem-free. In addition, you should maintain good oral hygiene by following proper brushing and flossing techniques.

You may experience slight sensitivity to hot and cold food and drinks for a couple of days after your procedure. This is because veneers require removing a thin layer of enamel from the tooth surface, which exposes the dentin. However, this will go away after a few days, so avoid hot and cold drinks at this time.

As long as you take good care of your veneers and practice good oral hygiene, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting cavities. Veneers do not increase the risk of dental decay.

While our dentists can apply dental veneers to your teeth, it’s essential to wear a custom night guard over your teeth when you sleep. While a nightguard will not prevent teeth grinding, it will prevent damage to the veneers as any contact when grinding takes place will be with the nightguard. Depending on the extent of your teeth grinding, the mouthguard will need eventual replacement.