{"id":405,"date":"2024-12-19T17:21:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T17:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=405"},"modified":"2025-01-17T17:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T17:23:03","slug":"how-much-enamel-will-my-dentist-remove-for-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gellerdentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/12\/how-much-enamel-will-my-dentist-remove-for-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Enamel Will My Dentist Remove for Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019re considering getting porcelain veneers<\/a>, you may have heard that this safe, beautiful, durable treatment is considered irreversible. In fact, though they must be replaced due to wear and age, once you get them, you make a lifelong commitment to them. Here\u2019s what you need to know about porcelain veneers and your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are Porcelain Veneers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain shells that fit over your teeth to improve their shape, size, color, and minor spacing issues. With proper care, they can last up to 20 years, but eventually they will need to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enamel Removal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With this treatment, your dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel (about 0.5mm) from each treated tooth. This procedure is not painful; however, it is irreversible, and your enamel will not grow back. Thus, you must always have veneers on your teeth to keep them strong and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthy enamel must be removed for the veneer to fit properly on the tooth. If left in place, your tooth would be too bulky, and your veneers would stick out unnaturally or have a bad fit. Thus, to make your smile look more streamlined and beautiful, your dentist will need to make room for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caring for Your Porcelain Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, you will eventually need to replace your veneers due to age or wear. Thankfully, you can extend their life as long as possible by properly caring for and using them. Here are some tips to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n