There is no best age to get veneers, but anywhere between 20-70 years old is a perfectly reasonable age for porcelain veneers. If you’re too young, you may risk needing them replaced every couple of years due to undeveloped teeth and movement. If you’re too old, your teeth may not be in the best condition for the treatment.
For more information on how old you must be to get veneers, check out the guide below.
Is there an age limit for veneers?
There is no set age limit for veneers, but dentists generally recommend you wait until you’re at least 16-18 for the treatment. As far as an upper age limit goes, this doesn’t exist either. But if your teeth are feeling their old age, an alternative treatment may be advisable.
This may be because your teeth aren’t in the best condition. You might be wondering, “do veneers ruin your natural teeth?” They generally don’t, but the procedure may not be the healthiest thing for your teeth since enamel removal, impressions, and dental bonding are all involved.
Am I old enough or too old?
In theory, people of any age can get veneers, provided they have their adult teeth. If you’re too young, though, your teeth may still be moving due to partially formed bone tissue, so you may need to wait until this stops before veneers can be applied. At the other end of the age range, veneers may not be right if you’re too old, as your teeth may be too weak or damaged.
Always check with your dentist to see if veneers are the right treatment for you. If you’re considerably young or old, your orthodontist might recommend an alternative to veneers treatment, such as teeth whitening or crowns.
How young is too young for veneers?
Because your teeth are still moving and finding their places when you’re young, there is such a thing as being too young for veneers. Dentists usually recommend waiting until you’re 18 to have veneers, but there are cases where they can be applied at 16.
Due to the differing pace of puberty between males and females, dentists are more likely to give veneers to younger people if they are female. This is because girls typically finish puberty quicker, meaning their teeth will be less prone to movement.
Book a veneers consultation today!
If you’re just considering veneers or looking to get them in right away, contact us at Toorak Dental Studio today! Book a consultation online via our website and our team of friendly dentists will be happy to answer any queries you have.