{"id":34,"date":"2019-09-06T19:33:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T19:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2019-10-01T19:35:11","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T19:35:11","slug":"porcelain-veneer-cavity-is-it-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powelldentalgroup.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/06\/porcelain-veneer-cavity-is-it-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Out if Cavities Can Occur with Porcelain Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic\ntreatments available. As a \u201cgo-to\u201d treatment for many individuals who have\ncosmetic imperfections they would rather hide, these ultra-thin shell coverings\ncan transform any smile. But are they fully protected from decay and disease?\nCan a person end up with a porcelain\nveneer cavity<\/a>? These questions can all be answered by a dental professional\nwho is weighing in on the topic. Read on to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Made of ultra-thin ceramic, porcelain veneers can hide\neverything from chips, cracks, stains, discoloration, gaps, minor\nmisalignments, and even lengthen teeth. By \u201cmasking\u201d your smile\u2019s\nimperfections, you can watch your smile transform before your eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your cosmetic dentist will place your veneers in two\nappointments. The first visit will include a thorough examination and time\nspent removing a small portion of the enamel from each tooth. This will ensure\nthe veneer lays flat against your natural tooth and the bonding agent properly\nadheres the veneer to the tooth. Before you leave, impressions will be taken of\nyour smile and a shade guide will be used to identify the color of your new\nveneers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second appointment will have you returning to your dentist\noffice to have your permanent veneers put into place. Using a special bonding\nmaterial, the dentist will carefully place each one using a low-UV light to\nharden the cement and secure it to your natural tooth. Once all your veneers\nare placed, you\u2019ll have a brand-new smile you can be proud to show off to your\nfamily and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can They Decay?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although these unique cosmetic coverings can work magic\nwith your smile\u2019s aesthetic, it should come as no surprise that your natural\nteeth can still be susceptible to common dental problems. Veneers cannot decay,\nbut the teeth underneath them certainly can and for a variety of reasons,\nincluding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n