Laminates: Do They Really Last a Lifetime? Lifespan and Care Tips

Laminates,

Do They Really Last a Lifetime?

Lifespan and Care Tips

Hello.

I’m Kim Mu-jin, chief director of D-Day Dental Clinic.

“Once laminates are attached,

aren’t they supposed to last a lifetime?”

This is one of the most common misconceptions I hear.

They may look as hard as porcelain on the outside,

so people think

there is no chance of breakage,

but in reality, the lifespan varies greatly

depending on everyday habits and

how well they are maintained.

It is more common than you might think

to spend a lot on the procedure

and then need to have it redone

within less than five years.

If you read this post,

you’ll be able to organize the key points

that are good to know for keeping laminates in good condition for a long time.

Laminates: Do They Really Last a Lifetime? Lifespan and Care Tips

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Reasons laminates break or come off / Care points for long-term use

― 1. Reasons laminates break or come off

Laminates are made of a porcelain-based material,

so they are harder than natural teeth

and cavities do not develop easily.

However, they are somewhat vulnerable to impact,

so damage often occurs

in the following situations.

First,

the habit of biting off hard foods with the front teeth

(such as nuts, apples, ice, etc.).

Second,

the habit of biting hard objects

such as fingernails or pens.

Third,

nighttime teeth grinding or

habitual clenching.

Fourth,

gum inflammation at the boundary

between the laminate and the natural tooth.

These four factors are

the main causes of breakage and detachment.

Laminates: Do They Really Last a Lifetime? Lifespan and Care Tips

― 2. Care points for long-term use

The lifespan of laminates

depends less on the procedure itself

and more on the small habits after the procedure.

It is similar to how even new shoes

can wear out quickly

if you walk with the wrong posture.

First, it is better to consciously move the habit of

biting off hard foods with the front teeth

to the molars.

For those who grind their teeth at night,

using a protective device (night guard)

can be very helpful.

Also, while cavities do not easily develop on the laminate itself,

cavities and gum inflammation can occur at the boundary

where it meets the natural tooth,

so regular scaling and

checkups are essential.

Discoloration caused by food pigments (coffee, wine, etc.)

may be more noticeable on the surrounding natural teeth

than on the laminate,

so you should also pay attention to daily care

so that any color difference after the procedure

does not become a concern.

Laminates: Do They Really Last a Lifetime? Lifespan and Care Tips

Laminates are

not a procedure that “ends all at once,”

but rather a procedure whose lifespan depends on the care that follows.

If you want them to last a long time,

small habits from right after the procedure

make the biggest difference.

If you have any questions,

please feel free to

contact us anytime.^^

Thank you for reading this long post.

Sincerely,

Kim Mu-jin, Chief Director of D-Day Dental Clinic.

Laminates: Do They Really Last a Lifetime? Lifespan and Care Tips