Dental veneers are suitable for almost everyone, but they may not be the best choice for anyone who clenches or grinds their teeth because this can cause veneers to chip or break. If your dentist does decide that you are a good candidate for veneers even with these issues, they will likely recommend wearing a mouthguard during the night to avoid damaging your veneers while you sleep.

For many people porcelain veneers and crowns can be an ideal solution. They create natural, beautiful results quickly and can address a wide variety of problems like:

• Dark or discolored teeth
• Crooked teeth
• Missing teeth
• Disproportionately sized teeth
• Worn or chipped teeth
• Old unsightly dental work
• Spaces between teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Protruding teeth

Porcelain veneers last for many years. As long as the patient exercises proper home care to prevent decay or gum problems, gets regular professional cleanings at least twice a year and avoids unreasonable force on their teeth, they can expect many years of service from porcelain veneers. You cannot abuse them by using your veneered teeth to crack open nuts, pull pins out of shirts, or as one of our patients said, “use your teeth like a Swiss Army Knife”. Doing so would likely cause breakage.