{"id":226,"date":"2024-07-08T18:22:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T18:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=226"},"modified":"2024-08-17T18:25:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T18:25:20","slug":"get-porcelain-veneers-worry-about-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kernfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/get-porcelain-veneers-worry-about-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"If I Get Porcelain Veneers, Will I Still Have to Worry About Cavities?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you heard that porcelain veneers<\/a> can\u2019t develop cavities? This dental cosmetic treatment is often advertised as being highly aesthetic and <\/em>durable, so it wouldn\u2019t be too crazy of an assumption. In fact, it\u2019s not entirely wrong! However, after receiving your porcelain veneers, you will still have to worry about cavities. Keep reading to learn why good oral hygiene practices are vital for your teeth and your veneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might know that cavities<\/a> are bad for your teeth, but do you know what actually causes them? Harmful bacteria accumulates in your mouth as you go about your day. Your saliva can interact with and dislodge some of this bacteria, but not enough to prevent food deposits from chemically altering it into a stickier, more stubborn film known as plaque. Unfortunately, plaque has a taste for teeth, and when left unchecked, it will eat a hole through your pearly whites \u2013 otherwise known as a cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain Veneers Are Facades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A dental porcelain veneer is a thin, tooth-like shell. It\u2019s custom-crafted from a hard, ceramic material, which is why they look and feel stunning. Due to the nature of this man-made substance, porcelain veneers are indeed stain- and damage-resistant. They\u2019re a far cry from plaque\u2019s preferred flavor profile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, porcelain veneers are only adhered to the front-facing portion of your tooth. That means even your treated pearly whites still have plenty of natural surface area to satisfy plaque\u2019s cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oral Hygiene Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since cavities are formed when harmful bacteria interact with food, the best way to prevent them is to clean your teeth<\/a> on a regular basis. This will not only save your natural teeth from decay and costly dental restorations but will also promote the longevity and pristine shine of your veneers. Here\u2019s what the pros recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n