Getting dental veneers placed onto one or more teeth is a fairly common dental procedure that many people may consider. They are so common in fact that a dental professional may at least once during the day fit a patient with new dental veneers. St. Leo residents should know that veneers are designed to protect damaged teeth, and help some teeth regain functionality they had previously lost, such as being able to chew more easily.
Although veneers can last for many years without any issues, or without needing to be replaced, they are not indestructible.
There are many ways that a dental veneer can get damaged, so it is important for a patient to know what kinds of situations they can find themselves in that would destroy a dental veneer. Here are some of the common reasons a dental veneer will get damaged.
Regular Wear and Tear
Believe it or not, but it is not uncommon for dental veneers to wear out over time due to regular use and function. This includes normal chewing and biting that would be done for eating food.
When it comes to dental veneers, St. Leo residents should be made aware that there are some bad habits that can exacerbate the speed at which dental veneers will degrade. The most common bad habit that people have is teeth grinding.
Teeth grinding is something that people will do without even knowing it, such as with a nervous habit. Another common situation where people will grind their teeth is during their sleep. This is something that cannot be stopped most of the time, so some people may be encouraged to wear a mouth guard while they sleep.
Poor Construction
Another reason why some dental veneers may get damaged is due to when they are installed into a patient’s mouth. When it comes to dental veneers, St. Leo residents should know that they are not made in universal sizes, and they will have to be custom made in order to be placed correctly in someone’s mouth.
Some dental veneers can be constructed too thick, which will not only cause issues to them but also make them look bulky, and less like real teeth.
Dental veneers can be polished in order to make them look like real teeth, but this polishing will end up thinning out the dental veneers, which can cause them to get damaged much easier and not last as long.
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