{"id":507,"date":"2026-07-16T10:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T10:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/?p=507"},"modified":"2026-07-17T22:27:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:27:24","slug":"four-ways-to-help-your-veneers-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/four-ways-to-help-your-veneers-last\/","title":{"rendered":"Shell Maintenance: 4 Ways to Help Your Veneers Last"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since they\u2019re made of porcelain, you should expect veneers to last a good while. They have an average lifespan of ten to fifteen years, often working quite well that entire time. Still, you don\u2019t have to rely on averages; you can do various things to help your veneers last. You\u2019d then get an even greater return on your dental investment! As for the relevant methods, here are four tricks that’ll make your veneers last as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Mouth Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first tip is the most obvious one: Keep your mouth clean with good oral hygiene! By remembering to brush and floss, you\u2019ll ensure your veneers work longer.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While veneers don\u2019t decay or get infected, they do depend on good oral health. They can easily fall off (or need removal) if their underlying teeth suffer cavities or infections. Given these facts, you should always brush your teeth twice daily and floss between them once daily. These habits clean and preserve your treated teeth, thus allowing your veneers to work properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear Oral Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re open to oral devices, another idea is to wear a mouthguard as necessary. Doing so would defend your shells from outside forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget that veneers can chip, crack, and break under force. Indeed, the shells tend to fall apart due to sports injuries, teeth grinding, and so on. Using a mouthguard protects your veneers from such things, thus preserving them for a greater amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quit (or Avoid) Bad Oral Habits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Modern veneers are durable, but they can still fail due to bad oral habits. That means quitting such practices will help your shells last a longer time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The habits you should most avoid are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n