{"id":1743,"date":"2026-06-15T17:27:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T21:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1743"},"modified":"2026-06-15T17:30:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T21:30:55","slug":"best-age-getting-porcelain-veneers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/best-age-getting-porcelain-veneers\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Best Age for Getting Porcelain Veneers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What is the best age for getting porcelain veneers? I just graduated from high school and early college. I\u2019ve already had braces, but my teeth are not in good shape. I\u2019m working now, so I\u2019m interested in veneers to hide discoloration and improve the shape and size of my teeth. Thanks. Ryleigh from MD<\/p>\n<p>Ryleigh,<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_725\" style=\"width: 332px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-725\" class=\"size-full wp-image-725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/porcelain-veneers-accredited-dentist-massachusetts.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of dental forceps holding a single porcelain veneers, from the office of accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. Szarek of Lowell, MA.\" width=\"322\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/porcelain-veneers-accredited-dentist-massachusetts.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/porcelain-veneers-accredited-dentist-massachusetts-300x259.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 322px) 100vw, 322px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Porcelain veneer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When a dentist places porcelain veneers correctly, they preserve most of the natural tooth structure. Traditional veneers require only about 0.3 millimeters of enamel reduction\u2014roughly the thickness of a fingernail. Because young front teeth have large pulp chambers, aggressive preparation, as used for crowns, can risk damaging the pulp. Veneers, however, stay well clear of the pulp and, in some cases, require no preparation at all. From a biological standpoint, age alone does not disqualify someone from veneers.<\/p>\n<h2>When Does Age Matter?<\/h2>\n<p>Veneers become questionable only if the front teeth have not fully erupted, which can occur in early or mid-teens. If a dentist places veneers too early and the teeth continue to erupt, part of the natural tooth surface may later appear beneath the veneer. By around age 18, this concern usually resolves.<\/p>\n<h2>How Does Your Dental History Affect Treatment Recommendations?<\/h2>\n<p>You mentioned that you\u2019ve had braces in the past, and your teeth are not in good shape. Before recommending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/porcelain-veneers\/\">veneers to restore your teeth<\/a>, an ethical cosmetic dentist will want to see that your oral health is stable. That means addressing habits that contribute to decay, including frequent snacking throughout the day. Brushing and flossing cannot fully protect teeth if acid exposure continues nonstop.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/\">Lowell cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek. Read why his patients say he is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/best-dentist\/\">Lowell\u2019s best dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the best age for getting porcelain veneers? I just graduated from high school and early college. I\u2019ve already had braces, but my teeth are not in good shape. I\u2019m working now, so I\u2019m interested in veneers to hide discoloration and improve the shape and size of my teeth. Thanks. 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