{"id":327,"date":"2023-02-28T21:12:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T21:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/?p=327"},"modified":"2023-02-28T21:12:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T21:12:58","slug":"cavities-with-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.annigandental.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/cavities-with-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Cavities with Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Porcelain veneers have changed a lot over the years. Though they were originally intended to improve the look of movie stars\u2019 smiles, they later became available to the general public so the average person could improve the look of their beam. This treatment can correct a range of cosmetic issues, but what about cavities? Can you still get them if you have veneers<\/a>? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can You Still Get Cavities with Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are thin shells made from dental-grade porcelain that cover up the front portion of a tooth. Though they aren\u2019t made from the same material as your pearly whites, the underlying tooth can still become decayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor oral hygiene is the most popular reason why people develop cavities. If you don\u2019t brush in the morning and at night for two minutes each time as well as floss before bed, you might develop cavities. Consuming too many sweet, acidic, or starchy foods and drinks can also lead to decay. If a tooth that has a veneer on it develops a cavity, your dentist will have to remove the veneer to administer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Tips for Maintaining Your Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s generally easy to avoid developing cavities with veneers as long as you take good care of your smile. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n