Did You Damage Your Veneers? Know How They Will Be Fixed
If you decided to use dental veneers to make your smile look perfect, you most likely are taking all the necessary steps to keep them free of any damage. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and veneers can become broken or cracked. Do you know what to do if this happens to you? Here is what you need to know about chipped and damaged veneers.
Chipped Dental Veneers
Your dental veneers can become chipped if you bite down on a hard food like candy, or use your veneers in a way that they were not meant to be used, like opening a bottle.
If you did not cause any damage to the natural tooth behind the veneer and just the veneer itself has cosmetic damage, the repair is fairly easy. Your …show more content…
You may have gotten in an accident that caused facial trauma, were in a fight, or have a sports related dental injury.
Any parts of the veneers that are broken need to be completely removed in these situations. The natural teeth will be examined for damage, repaired, and have new veneers applied. Crowns may need to be placed on your natural teeth to stabilize them for the veneers. The natural teeth then need to be sanded to remove the existing dental adhesive that was used the first time to hold the veneers onto your teeth, and new veneers will be applied.
For very minor cracks, a dentist can fix them using a sealant that is applied over the veneers. It glues the crack together to make them a solid veneer once again. Problems can come up where the sealant changes color and becomes noticeable, so the veneer may eventually need replacement. Using a sealant will be cheaper than completely replacing the veneers, so it is a viable option as a short term fix.
If your veneers became damaged, visit a dentist immediately for a consultation. They can assess the damage and let you know about their recommended repair
If you decided to use dental veneers to make your smile look perfect, you most likely are taking all the necessary steps to keep them free of any damage. Unfortunately, accidents do happen, and veneers can become broken or cracked. Do you know what to do if this happens to you? Here is what you need to know about chipped and damaged veneers.
Chipped Dental Veneers
Your dental veneers can become chipped if you bite down on a hard food like candy, or use your veneers in a way that they were not meant to be used, like opening a bottle.
If you did not cause any damage to the natural tooth behind the veneer and just the veneer itself has cosmetic damage, the repair is fairly easy. Your …show more content…
You may have gotten in an accident that caused facial trauma, were in a fight, or have a sports related dental injury.
Any parts of the veneers that are broken need to be completely removed in these situations. The natural teeth will be examined for damage, repaired, and have new veneers applied. Crowns may need to be placed on your natural teeth to stabilize them for the veneers. The natural teeth then need to be sanded to remove the existing dental adhesive that was used the first time to hold the veneers onto your teeth, and new veneers will be applied.
For very minor cracks, a dentist can fix them using a sealant that is applied over the veneers. It glues the crack together to make them a solid veneer once again. Problems can come up where the sealant changes color and becomes noticeable, so the veneer may eventually need replacement. Using a sealant will be cheaper than completely replacing the veneers, so it is a viable option as a short term fix.
If your veneers became damaged, visit a dentist immediately for a consultation. They can assess the damage and let you know about their recommended repair