How long do stone veneers last

Stone veneers usually means porcelain veneers, whose service life depends on bonding, tooth preparation, bite forces, hygiene, and maintenance.

Porcelain is a ceramic material bonded to the front of a prepared tooth with resin cement. It can chip or debond under heavy clenching, biting hard objects, or weakened enamel, and the supporting tooth can still develop decay at the margin.

Maintain fluoride brushing, interdental cleaning, regular examinations, and a night guard when grinding makes one appropriate. Avoid using veneered teeth to open packages or crack hard foods, and report a rough edge or movement promptly.

Seek care for a fracture, loosened veneer, sensitivity, bleeding gum, or decay near the margin. A dentist can determine whether the veneer can be bonded, repaired, or must be replaced.

Ask what material is planned, how much enamel will be prepared, how your bite and grinding affect it, and what maintenance or repair options are available.