Having veneers placed on your teeth may be one of the best investments you ever make in your oral health, but how long can you expect to keep them? While it’s true that some types of veneers can stay in place for many years, there are also plenty of reasons why you might need to replace your temporary veneers sooner than later. Here’s an overview of the types of veneers and how long they can typically last, along with some factors that could lead to them needing replacement sooner than expected.
Custom-made veneers are typically made from porcelain
When it comes to dental veneers, patients have a lot of options. One of these options is temporary veneers. They’re made from plastic and bonded to your teeth to cover up discoloration, chips, or cracks while you save up for permanent veneers. How long can you wear them? The simple answer is that it depends on your oral health and on how often you brush and floss after wearing them. In short, if you take good care of your mouth, you can wear them for months—or even longer in some cases. Let’s look at what goes into making temporary veneers and how long they’ll last based on your oral health habits.
Composite veneers
Temporary veneers made of composite resin, like those your dentist will use in a routine exam, can be worn for only a short period of time. While your dentist may have suggested them because they’re safer than porcelain veneers and offer significant improvement in appearance, you won’t be able to wear them longer than four weeks. That said, when your dentist makes them and puts them on, she also takes x-rays that help her determine if you are an ideal candidate for permanent veneers; if so, you can receive a set about two weeks after wearing temporary ones.
Pros and Cons of Dental Bonding
When you’re searching for a cosmetic dental procedure, it helps to know all of your options. One option is to get veneers made from porcelain or other biocompatible materials. What you may not realize is that there are also temporary veneers that can be placed right over your existing teeth without harming them. However, temporary veneers have their pros and cons, and knowing what they are before you commit can help you make an informed decision. In today’s post, we’ll look at some of those factors so that you can decide whether dental bonding or a more permanent cosmetic solution would be best for your smile.
How Long Do Dental Bondings Last?
Bondings are made of plastic and composite materials. These are used in teeth that have suffered damage, such as cracks or decay. They can also be used to attach a denture onto existing teeth. Though bonded veneers aren’t permanent and will eventually wear away, they will hold up for many years under regular use if properly cared for. There are various factors that affect just how long a cosmetic bonding will last, however – such as whether you smoke or not, eat healthy foods regularly and brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste – but on average you can expect them to last anywhere from three to eight years before beginning to deteriorate.
Who Needs Dental Bondings?
When you have dental bonding procedures, your dentist can fit you with a temporary set of veneers over your teeth. These false teeth will be used to protect your gums from further damage and protect your natural teeth from more decay. When you get dental bondings, it’s very important that you brush and floss regularly to keep these veneers clean and prevent bacteria buildup in between your gums and other tooth surfaces. Knowing how long to wear these veneers is crucial as well—if they stay on too long, they can lose their adhesiveness, making them hard to remove or damage our natural teeth. If they come off too soon, we may not give our gums enough time to heal properly before applying permanent veneers.
Brushing and Flossing with Dental Bondings
It’s important to remember that your veneers are only temporary, so you should take extra precautions when caring for them. For example, you should brush and floss at least once daily. It’s also a good idea to schedule regular dental checkups—your dentist can inspect your veneers for damage or cracks and ensure they’re aligned properly. Although you can go about your normal routine with dental bondings in place, it may be harder to eat certain foods (such as tough meats). But don’t worry—you won’t be stuck with bland food forever! You can have your dental bonding removed anytime you want and restore them later on (perhaps once the wedding is over?).
