Do porcelain veneers make it more difficult to chew food?

Not really but...: Veneers don't make it harder to chew food but they do add thickness to the tooth unless it has been reduced on the face to accommodate for the veneer thickness. The big thing you have to watch out for with veneers is putting a lot of stress on the biting surface which could case the veneer to crack or fracture off. The newer material tho are very strong.

No: Veneers, when done right are esthetically nice and should not interfere with normal day to day functioning.

No: Porcelain veneers are no more susceptible to breakage or staining than the natural teeth . Although, porcelain veneers are very strong, they are not bulletproof, and they can crack or chip under enough pressure. Just as people with fillings and crowns need to be careful about what they put in their mouths, so do people with dental veneers. Ice, hard candy, and popcorn kernels should be avoided

No.: Perhaps chewing will require more effort. With veneers we suggest patients protect their investment by not ripping meat from bones, not biting into hard foods like candied apples or something like that. While they may well hold up to these things, we do suggest caution. We also strongly recommend a night guard while sleeping, again to protect the investment.

No: Your teeth should feel normal after a short adjustment period. But, as with all dental work, you should be careful with eating very hard or sticky items. Never use your teeth as tools!

No: Porcelain veneers are actually stronger than your natural teeth. However if you get a mouth full of them say 15-20 of them there may be a period of time that you may need to adapt to them. Many of my patients are cautious at first but after a while say that they feel perfectly normal. Very few have long term difficulty.

Yes if not planned: Upper and lower teeth work together in tandem to function properly. Before placing porcelain veneers, a dentist should take models, place them on an articulator (to duplicate your jaws) and plan your case. Sometimes it is straightforward and sometimes to get the ideal results a patient might need minor orthodontics or some tooth reduction. If done correctly, eating should be a problem.

No: You must be careful not to overload the edges , or they may fracture. No difficulty in chewing though.

Avoid hard food: Porcelain veneers are very durable, however, they are not as strong as your natural teeth. Avoid chewing on hard food and objects like pens, ice, and even your nails. Hard items can cause your veneers to chip. Porcelain veneers are extremely durable, but you need to take care of them.