{"id":41,"date":"2025-02-03T15:13:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T15:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fisherdental.ca\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:15:45","slug":"cavities-oral-hygiene-affect-dental-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fisherdental.ca\/blog\/2025\/02\/03\/cavities-oral-hygiene-affect-dental-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cavities (And Good Oral Hygiene) Can Affect Dental Veneers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental veneers<\/a> are thin, shell-like porcelain covers for your teeth. Basically, they\u2019re kind of like press-on nails \u2013 your dentist will adhere them to the front-facing portion of your pearly whites, and they\u2019ll conceal your cosmetic flaws for 15 years or more. Sounds like a good deal, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s partially why so many patients favor this dental cosmetic. Like most physical objects, though, they require proper maintenance in order to look their best! This post will explore how cavities can affect your dental veneers, so if you\u2019re interested in a pretty and <\/em>healthy smile, keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can Veneers Get Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Actually, it\u2019s physically impossible for veneers to develop cavities. But if that\u2019s the case, why is it important to talk about them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While your veneers might be safe from the decay caused by cavities, your natural teeth aren\u2019t! Cavity-causing bacteria produce a \u201cspecial\u201d acid that erodes dental material like enamel, producing the holes and pits they\u2019re infamous for. If your natural pearly whites are weakened from extensive cavity decay, they won\u2019t be able to support cosmetics like dental veneers. The end result? Your veneers could very well fall off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Preventing Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s safe to say you probably don\u2019t want that to happen. After all, you\u2019ve invested time, money, and daydreams into your dental cosmetics! So what\u2019s the best way to prevent cavities from affecting your smile? It all comes down to the basics, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n