{"id":27,"date":"2025-03-04T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precisiondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2025-03-10T03:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T03:33:47","slug":"can-i-still-get-cavities-with-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precisiondentalcare.com\/blog\/can-i-still-get-cavities-with-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Cosmetic Question: Can I Still Get Cavities with Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s certainly true that veneers protect the teeth they\u2019re placed on. These porcelain shells<\/a> are sturdy, so they keep a lot of bacteria and debris at bay. Even so, you may wonder: Could you still get cavities with veneers? The question is very relevant, so your Federal Way dentist is here to provide an answer. That said, here\u2019s a primer on whether veneered teeth can get cavities and how to look after your own veneers and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Context: What are Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you go any further, you should review what veneers are. Doing so provides context that helps address the \u201cveneers and cavities\u201d question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers are small, porcelain shells placed on the fronts of a patient\u2019s teeth. Their main role is to hide various smile flaws, including tooth stains, chips, cracks, misalignments, and more. Since they use high-quality porcelain, the shells look incredibly lifelike and blend seamlessly with a patient\u2019s adjacent teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Veneered Teeth Get Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Veneers themselves can never get cavities, as they\u2019re artificial. However, the teeth beneath them still can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While protective, a veneer can\u2019t fully prevent tooth decay. It only covers a tooth\u2019s front surface; the shell leaves other areas vulnerable to bacteria. Adding insult to injury, poorly-placed veneers can let germs sneak beneath themselves. The result would be that the veneered teeth could yet suffer from cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A cavity beneath a veneered tooth could ruin your treatment. Your dentist would have to remove your shell to treat the decay, forcing you to get a new veneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Look After Your Veneers (and Teeth)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep veneered teeth from getting cavities, you need to care for your veneers. So, remember to use the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n