Am I obligated to keep replacing my Veneers?

If I get Veneers but later on feel that I don't want them anymore, am I obligated to keep replacing them or will my teeth be okay without them?

3 answers to “Am I obligated to keep replacing my...”

A: All veneers should be considered irreversible

Lance Timmerman, DMD

Even if the teeth were not prepped before veneers were placed, removing them would require grinding them off.  This means the tooth structure would be damaged at that point, so all veneers should be considered irreversible.  Nothing in dentistry is permanent (everything fails eventually), but some... more

A: Well-maintained veneers can last a long time

Ryan Sellinger, DMD

Once veneers are bonded onto teeth, it is impossible to remove them without needing to replace them with new veneers. This holds true for non-prep veneers (lumineers) or traditional veneers. The good news is that when veneers are done properly and are maintained well, they can last a long time without the... more

A: Depends on the tooth prep

Bruce Vafa, DDS

If the dentist make a prep and grind your tooth, the position is irreversible, But if you get the non prep veneer, such as Lumineers, your teeth are ok. without them later.

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