{"id":234,"date":"2023-11-02T16:49:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T16:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:52:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:52:14","slug":"how-will-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-replace-my-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/02\/how-will-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-replace-my-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Will I Know When It\u2019s Time to Replace My Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your smile is one of the first things that people will notice about you, and having a dazzling, picture-perfect grin can be an absolute game-changer out in the professional world! This is why so many patients these days seek out porcelain veneers<\/a>\u2014this innovative cosmetic treatment can masterfully revamp a smile\u2019s appearance. However, as fantastic as they are, veneers aren\u2019t meant to be a permanent solution and will need to be replaced when the time is right. Keep reading to learn about a few signs that usually indicate your veneers have become compromised, as well as some advice to help you get some impressive mileage out of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

4 Signs It\u2019s Time to Replace Your Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, your veneers simply won\u2019t feel right, which could indicate that there\u2019s an issue with them. Other times, the problem at hand isn\u2019t always obvious. Here are a few signs that often indicate there\u2019s an issue with your veneers that warrants replacement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. The Veneers Are Chipped or Cracked<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are durable, but they can still become chipped or cracked, or even just worn down after years of use. This issue won\u2019t just impact the beauty of your smile, but can also potentially make it difficult to talk and chew as normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Your Gums Are Pulling Back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Issues like gum disease, which often results from poor oral hygiene, can cause the veneers to separate from the gums, making it look as if your gumline is receding. The tooth is also at risk of falling out if the issue is left unaddressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. The Underlying Tooth Is Decayed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are designed to fit tightly against the underlying tooth, so that they look as natural as possible. That said, they can still be loose enough for decay-causing bacteria to slip underneath and threaten the underlying tooth. If it becomes decayed, the veneer can become compromised, and if left untreated, the tooth itself can even fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Your Veneers Are Dark or Stained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Veneers can become stained, just like your natural pearly whites, if you\u2019re frequently consuming highly pigmented foods and drinks. Veneers cannot be whitened in the same manner as your teeth, so if brushing isn\u2019t helping the issue, you might need to have them replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Advice for Getting the Most Mileage Out of Your Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that practicing daily oral hygiene is the best way to ensure that your veneers and natural teeth alike are as healthy as possible. This includes brushing twice a day, flossing, and supplementing with an antibacterial mouthwash. Of course, you can\u2019t do it all on your own\u2014routine dental visits also play an instrumental role in preserving your veneers, since your dentist can identify and treat issues like cavities before they have the chance to worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s also wise to avoid bad habits that could harm your veneers: using your teeth as tools, biting into hard objects, smoking and frequent alcohol consumption, and participating in sports without a mouthguard are all ill-advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the talented leadership of Dr. Tonie C. Lewis, the team at Allen Smile Design is thrilled to serve the dental needs of the Allen, TX community. They offer a wide range of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic services like veneers that are certain to help you achieve the dazzling grin you\u2019ve always dreamed of! If you have any questions about the blog or you\u2019d like to arrange an appointment for you or a loved one, feel free to contact the practice online<\/a> or over the phone for additional information or assistance. Telephone: (972) 954-9728.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Your smile is one of the first things that people will notice about you, and having a dazzling, picture-perfect grin can be an absolute game-changer out in the professional world! This is why so many patients these days seek out porcelain veneers\u2014this innovative cosmetic treatment can masterfully revamp a smile\u2019s appearance. However, as fantastic as they are, veneers aren\u2019t meant to be a permanent solution and will need to be replaced when the time is […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=234"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":236,"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234\/revisions\/236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.allensmiledesign.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}