Sadly, you may be better off going to a new dentist. An expert cosmetic dentist will not be happy unless you fall in love with your new smile. They will listen to your concerns and not make you feel like you should get used to it.
Your dentist should be able to tell you if your veneers have gone wrong and whether you need further treatment to resolve the issue. If you are not comfortable returning to the dentist who carried out the procedure, you can visit another dentist who is fully qualified in fitting veneers instead.
Veneers can be removed and leave the tooth somewhat intact depending on the skill of the dentist, but there should not be any reason to do this. If the consultation with your dentist was comprehensive and your veneers were high quality and properly fitted to begin with, they shouldn't need to be removed anytime soon.
If the color of your porcelain veneers is the only thing you dislike about them, consider these options: You can ask your dentist for a refund. If you want your dentist to replace your veneers, insist on a third set of porcelain veneers in the color of your choice.
In most cases, the current veneer will be removed and the tooth cleaned to ensure that any underlying issues are treated before you're provided with another veneer. After correcting bad veneers, you should be able to receive more veneers in no time.
Replacing your Dental Veneers
Replacing the veneer is a very similar process to the initial installation. Your dentist will file away as much of the old bonding agent and then take a mold of your teeth. The new veneer will then be creating and bonded back to your teeth.
Once veneers have been bonded to the tooth, they should not shift or move, though minor adjustments can be made to ensure proper fit, bite, alignment, and appearance. After assessing the fit and comfort, Dr. Tozzi may slightly reduce or refine certain edges of the veneers.
Porcelain veneers are semi-translucent, meaning that light partially passes through them just like natural tooth structure. If veneers have a flat or opaque look, they will appear totally artificial when they are in place. A porcelain veneer that is too opaque might also be the wrong color when in place.
Why do some veneers look fake? Because an inexperienced cosmetic dentist makes them: Too thick: Thick porcelain veneers can appear too opaque. Natural-looking veneers are paper thin and have a slightly translucent quality that mimics real teeth's nuanced structure.
Why Your Veneers Look Too Bulky. If you have veneers that look too big for your mouth, the problem is usually what are called no-prep or minimal prep veneers. These veneers are designed to bond directly to your natural teeth, without the removal of any natural tooth enamel.
Keep in mind that veneers are permanent and require preparation (light shaving) of your natural teeth. Once you receive them, you can't go back to your natural teeth.
Veneers are not affordable like teeth whitening or dental bonding and will likely cost upwards of $ 2000 per tooth, whether you get traditional veneers or composite resin veneers. Therefore, as long as you are willing to endure the process and the financial costs, you can replace the surfaces as often as you want.
Adaptation to Your New Veneers
Most patients agree it takes approximately two weeks for your bite to feel normal and for chewing and speaking to feel completely natural. Any sensitivity that occurs after veneers placement should be temporary. These side effects begin to fade within the first few weeks.
Basically, you should care for your veneers just as you would care for your natural teeth. Good oral hygiene at home, regular dental visits, and being careful with what you eat and drink should keep your veneers looking great for as long as possible. Most people who get veneers are satisfied with the results.
Most patients report that their adjustment to porcelain veneers lasts about two weeks. After two or three weeks, patients should be used to the way the veneer feel and function.
One of the telltale signs that someone has veneers is the color and texture of their teeth. Natural teeth are porous, so they absorb stains from dark-colored beverages such as coffee, tea, and red wine. Veneers, on the other hand, are not porous and do not absorb stains as easily.
Size. Teeth that are too big can give patients a horse-like appearance! If just a few teeth are overly large—particularly the front teeth—patients will look like they have buckteeth.
Some veneers appear and feel too thick. This is either because the dentist did not remove enough tooth structure, or the lab made the veneers too large (over bulked). This happens a lot with a few brands of veneers claiming you can have very minimal or no prep at all done.
While veneers can look fake, they certainly don't have to! When someone has a naturally beautiful smile, you may not realize it, but there are tiny imperfections in the teeth. Things like grooves, minor rotations and the slightest transparency at the edge all give a natural appearance.
Injury Or Damage
Your tooth may turn discolored if there was damage to the dentin, the inner tissue, or an accident. Damaged dentin turns yellow, giving the veneer the impression of discoloration when, in reality, the natural tooth beneath is the culprit.
Porcelain Veneers or crowns can be reshaped by your dentist, however the smooth surface is never going to have the glaze or the polish as the original, and you might not like the rough unglazed surface.
Can Veneers Be Replaced? The great news is that dental veneers can be removed and replaced. The veneer replacement technique is similar to putting new ones. If there is no extreme damage to your tooth, placing another veneer will just take two visits to finish.
Dentists can use a high-speed diamond bur or a handheld dental laser to remove porcelain restorations. Do-it-yourself removal can damage your tooth structure or pulp and lead to root canal treatment. You will not have clear visibility to remove the veneers, nor do you have the required training to do so.