Can You Still Get Cavities with Dental Veneers? It Depends—Find Out Why!

Porcelain veneers from Santa Rosa Dentistry and Implant Center are a magnificent solution for enhancing chipped, stained, gapped, and otherwise flawed teeth. Expertly placed by Dr. Wayne Sutton and the team at Santa Rosa, California, porcelain veneers provide a stunning yet natural-looking transformation. Even better, porcelain veneers are long-lasting, ensuring a transformed grin for 15-plus years!

If you have invested in porcelain veneers to keep your smile on point, it’s essential to ensure your restoration lasts as long as possible. Speaking of veneer durability, one of the questions we get from our clients is: Can dental veneers get cavities? The quick answer is no, but there is more to it. Keep reading to find out more.

How porcelain veneers are placed

A dental veneer is placed on an existing tooth. Before placing a porcelain veneer, the dentist removes a bit of the enamel to accommodate the thickness of the veneers (about 0.5mm). Your dental veneers sit flush with the rest of the teeth to eliminate unsightly protrusions or bulkiness. This minimally invasive tooth preparation neither compromises the integrity of your tooth’s structure nor does it increase the risk of decay. 

Once your veneers are ready, the dentist bonds them to the prepared surface using a strong dental adhesive. The bonded veneers adhere securely to the tooth, eliminating any gaps that allow harmful bacteria to seep through. 

Actual Patient Before After Results

Can dental veneers develop cavities?

Porcelain veneers can’t develop cavities, but decay can form on the tooth underneath. Often, this happens when the veneers are poorly installed, leaving gaps that allow harmful bacteria to infiltrate the tooth. 

Furthermore, your oral hygiene plays a significant role in maintaining the integrity of your veneers. When you fail to brush and floss your teeth properly, plaque can accumulate on the edges of the veneers, compromising the tooth underneath.

The best way to ensure your veneers are never compromised is to get the procedure from a skilled and experienced dentist. A dentist like Dr. Sutton places your veneers expertly to ensure no vulnerable gaps form between your restoration and teeth. Furthermore, observe optimal oral hygiene and adhere to bi-annual dental visits to keep your teeth and veneers healthy.

Porcelain veneer treatment near me

Want to get rid of your bothersome dental flaws with dental veneers? 

We welcome you to Santa Rosa Dentistry and Implant Center for expert cosmetic dental care services. Call (707) 868-0677 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sutton and the team.

About Dr. Wayne Sutton

Dr. Sutton is one of the premier cosmetic dentists in Sonoma County, and with over 20 years of experience, his implant center maintains a standard of excellence using the strongest dental implant bridge currently available to provide predictable full mouth dental implant reconstructions. 

Dr. Sutton completed his postgraduate studies at The Pacific Aesthetic Continuum in San Francisco and received his doctorate, three years of experience as a clinical instructor, and the coveted “Clinical Excellence Award” from UCSF School of Dentistry in 1997. He also earned his Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics and studied Advanced Occlusion at the Hornbrook Group.

Dr. Sutton continues to take four times the annual continuing education requirements to maintain his license. As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (awarded his Fellowship), the Academy of General Dentistry (Fellowships status), the American Dental Implant Association (Diplomat status), the American Dental Association, the American Academy for Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Sutton is also a select cosmetic dentist recognized as an Official Dentist of the Mrs. Globe – Mrs. USA Pageants.

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