{"id":639,"date":"2020-02-27T02:26:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T02:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/?p=639"},"modified":"2020-03-27T02:29:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T02:29:01","slug":"detrimental-porcelain-veneer-cavity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myoklahomacitydentist.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/27\/detrimental-porcelain-veneer-cavity\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Still Get Cavities if I Have Porcelain Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With a set of porcelain veneers, you can overcome common smile flaws<\/a>\nlike gaps, slight misalignment and crowding, chips and stains. The thin\nporcelain shells are custom designed to match the shape, color and size of your\nother teeth, but how far do the benefits extend? Are you immune to developing a\nporcelain veneer cavity? To find out, continue reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Porcelain Veneer Placement Affects Your Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be eligible for a set of porcelain veneers, your dentist\nwill first perform a thorough examination to check for any existing tooth or\ngum decay. If any is spotted, you\u2019ll need to undergo restorative care before proceeding\nwith having your smile upgraded. This may involve having a cavity filled or oral\nbacteria removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once this part of the procedure is taken care of, the\nprocess of having the veneers placed can begin. One of the perks of having veneers\nplaced is that they are highly resistant to staining, but that shouldn\u2019t be\nconfused with them making your teeth infallible to tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ever-Present Threat of Oral Bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to know about oral bacteria is that they are\nalways present in your mouth. However, when you consume food or any beverages\nother than water, the microorganisms flock to where any leftover particles\nremain so they can feed. In the absence of proper oral hygiene, which should\ninclude brushing and flossing at least two times a day, the bacteria can begin\nto exponentially multiple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, veneers can\u2019t inhibit this process.\nTherefore, underneath them, a cavity can quietly develop and eventually cause\nserious problems, including tarnishing the appearance of your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Contributors to Veneer Cavities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the other reasons that cavities can develop\nbeneath a set of veneers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n