{"id":223,"date":"2023-11-10T23:38:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T23:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2023-12-12T23:40:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T23:40:14","slug":"veneers-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/10\/veneers-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m Thinking About Porcelain Veneers; Can They Still Get Cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Porcelain veneers<\/a> can reshape a smile into a whiter, brighter, and straighter form. They are used to treat gaps, extensive chips and cracks, and stains that have not responded to teeth whitening. Since they are made of porcelain, they imitate the color and luster of real teeth, but are they vulnerable to the things that can harm teeth such as bacteria and sugar? Here\u2019s what you should know about taking proper care of porcelain veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Porcelain Veneers Get Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since veneers are made of porcelain, they cannot get cavities. However, they are attached to teeth that can still develop tooth decay, which would require the veneer to be removed so the infection can be treated. While porcelain veneers can\u2019t develop tooth decay, they still depend on proper oral hygiene in order to stay healthy, strong, and functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should I Care for My Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that porcelain veneers do not require any special oral hygiene efforts. To keep your veneers looking great and the teeth supporting them healthy and sturdy, stay on top of the following habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n