What Damages Veneers?

While veneers are able to last up to twenty years under proper conditions, they are not impervious to damage. So even though our Beverly Hills porcelain veneers expert is able to place them, it is up to you, the patient, to take proper care of them. Here are a few things to help prevent damage.

•    Wear protective mouth guards when playing sports. This will prevent any direct blows to the face from causing problems to the veneers.

•    Never use your teeth as tools. Teeth are made for chewing food, known as mastication. That should be it. Opening a bag of chips, removing clothing tags, stripping wire and trimming fingernails are all done much better with other tools, namely scissors, wire clippers and nail clippers. Use those, not your teeth or veneers.

•    Never grind your teeth. Why would I grind me teeth, is what you are asking yourself right now. The truth is that most people never know they even do it because it happens in the wee hours of the night while you are fast asleep. This condition, known as bruxism, might be a symptom of sleep apnea and should be treated appropriately in either case. If you do grind your teeth, as least wear a night guard and give your teeth and the veneers a break.