{"id":352,"date":"2026-09-22T17:39:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/?p=352"},"modified":"2026-09-22T17:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:39:11","slug":"cavities-with-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compdentalct.com\/blog\/cavities-with-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Possible to Get Cavities with Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Veneers<\/a> are thin, custom-made pieces of porcelain that get attached to teeth. Their primary job is to hide aesthetic imperfections, such as chips, cracks, discoloration, and more. But you might wonder, since veneers place a barrier on your teeth, will they prevent cavities? No, they will not. This blog post explains why you still need to actively protect your smile against decay and how you can do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Cavities Can Still Develop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities occur when bacteria in your mouth feed on sugars and starches. As they multiply, a sticky, acidic biofilm called plaque develops. If plaque is allowed to stay on the teeth, it can wear away at the enamel and eventually cause cavities to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veneers can provide a degree of protection for the front surfaces of your teeth. However, the backs of your teeth remain vulnerable to plaque and decay! Plus, if the veneers\u2019 adhesive starts to weaken, bacteria may sneak around their edges and cause damage to the underlying tooth surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, veneers should be viewed only as a way to feel great about your smile, not as a means of cavity prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protecting Your Smile with Veneers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can protect your veneers and the underlying teeth from cavities by implementing some basic precautions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n