Tower Dental BlogDo Veneers Ruin
Do Veneers Ruin
Your Teeth?
No β but porcelain veneers do require irreversible enamel preparation. Understanding what this means helps you make an informed decision.
What Happens to Your Teeth
Porcelain veneers require 0.3-0.5mm of enamel removal. This is permanent β your teeth will always need veneers or crowns afterwards. However, the underlying tooth remains healthy and functional.
Composite Alternative
Composite bonding requires no or minimal enamel removal and is fully reversible. If you want to avoid permanent changes, composite is the safer first step.
Clinical Evidence & References
- Tichler H (2016). "Minimal and no-prep veneers." Dental Clinics of North America, 60(3), 595-606.
- British Dental Association β Informed consent for veneers
- NHS UK β Veneers overview (nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-treatments/veneers)
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Clinically Reviewed by Dr Sarah Metias
BDS Sheffield, MJDF RCS England, GDC 114267
Dr Metias is the Principal Dentist at Tower Dental Blackpool with 19 years of clinical experience. She holds the Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons β a postgraduate qualification held by fewer than 1% of UK dentists.
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