{"id":386,"date":"2022-12-02T19:07:40","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T19:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/?p=386"},"modified":"2023-01-17T19:08:04","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T19:08:04","slug":"can-i-still-get-cavities-with-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schumacherdental.com\/blog\/can-i-still-get-cavities-with-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Still Get Cavities with Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you\u2019ve finally had your veneers<\/a> cemented in place, it\u2019s easy to feel like all your oral health problems have disappeared. In some ways that\u2019s true\u2013-your veneers will make you look, talk, and feel better than you have in a long time. However, maintaining your oral health is still vitally important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might wonder if it\u2019s still possible to get cavities with your veneers. They are made of porcelain, so you might think tooth decay isn\u2019t an issue. If you\u2019re wondering, here\u2019s what you should know about veneers and cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

While the porcelain itself is unlikely to decay, your veneers are attached to your natural teeth. Your veneers can\u2019t get cavities, but those teeth can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only will cavities on your natural teeth still be uncomfortable, but they\u2019ll also compromise the foundation on which your veneers rest. Cavities only get worse with time, so if left untreated, it\u2019s possible you could lose your veneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you discover a cavity has formed on your natural teeth, your dentist will probably recommend you treat it. This means removing the veneer, cleaning up the decay-causing bacteria, filling the cavity, and then replacing the veneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Take Care of Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After reading that, you probably want to ensure that you don\u2019t have any cavities. Thankfully, with diligent hygiene, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry. Here are a few things you can do to ensure that your veneers\u2014and the teeth underneath them\u2014stay in good condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n