Can Veneers Be Taken off if I Want Them Removed?

Porcelain veneers are removable , but the need to do so does not arise often.  Veneers are bonded to your enamel, therefore they will have to be removed with a hand piece.  If they are removed they would have to be replaced with new ones.  Make sure that you are happy with your veneers before they are bonded in so that you to not have the need to replace them for many, many years. 

A traditional dental veneer can be removed and replaced with another dental veneer, but a true return to the original dentition is not able to be achieved.
A feldspathic or "ultra-thin" porcelain can be placed over the existing tooth and can be removed.  That being said, a return to the "previous smile" most likely cannot be accomplished in total as there are adhesives and cements that need to be removed along with the veneers.  Choosing an ultra-thin veneer such as Lumineers, just because "you might want to have them taken off", is a poor reason to factor into such a big decision.   
Find a reputable cosmetic dentist, create a proper treatment plan, work out the details together, and enjoy your new smile.  The veneers should look "right" and you should be happy with your final result.

If you were deem a great candidate for Lumineers ("no prep"), then yes, you can choose to have the Lumineers removed and return to your old self.  If you chose and end up with traditional veneer where the dentist ground and shaved your natural teeth away to place the traditional veneers, then no, your old teeth shape is no longer there.  Lumineers can be reversible where traditional veneers are not.

Typically if you get veneers, your dentist will reshape your teeth.  In that case, if you need to change veneers, you can't go back to your old smile.  Incase you are a candidate for a no prep veneers, then it is easier to go back to your old teeth.  However, do your research, find a great cosmetic dentist that can show you thier before and after pics and enjoy your new smile. 

Porcelain veneers are a commitment that you want to be sure about before you make it.



Porcelain veneers are removable, but if your teeth were reduced or prepped, you will need to have them replaced, as your teeth will be unsightly from the natural tooth reduction that was needed to make your veneers look natural. If your natural teeth were not prepped, they can occasionally be removed before polishing.







Visit a cosmetic dentist who will be able to show you a mock up of your smile. Good cosmetic dentists will be able to do a smile on a digital computer to show you what your new porcelain veneers will look like before you take the next step.







Like any cosmetic dental procedure, it is important to do your research. Find a good cosmetic dentist who can go through all of your options before you go through with the porcelain veneers procedure. Good luck!

Once your teeth are prepared for veneers, they will always need to covered with a porcelain restoration. I always tell patients once you get veneers, you will always have veneers. Find a cosmetic dentist you are comfortable with as this is a commitment and you want to be happy with the results. There is a lot of planning that goes into smile design and smile makeovers. Some dentists will let you see a trial smile in your mouth and you get to also test out your smile for some time in temporaries before your final veneers are cemented. Additionally, before your final veneers are cemented you should see them tried in with a try-in cement to approve them and make sure you're happy. All of these steps will ensure you're happy with your end result and won't need to have them removed. Best of luck and follow us for more information!

In most cases, it is better to minimally prepare the teeth to allow for appropriate placement of the veneer, so that the veneers don't look bulky. Lumineers are technically no-prep veneers but we see much better aesthetic results with minimally prepped teeth. Technically, if done well, you should love the results and not want to take them back off again. That is why I always make sure we achieve what my patient desires before they are permanently cemented.

So the question is can dental
veneers be removed. If they are
porcelain veneers and they have been traditionally prepared that means there
has been some tooth structure removed. Therefore the veneer can be removed with a hand piece but generally will
have to be replaced with another veneer. If they are direct bonded veneers with composite and the tooth has not
been reduced at all….that can be removed and is more reversible than with
porcelain. Overall though I’ve never had in 26 years anybody asked me to take
them off.So if they’re well done and
beautifully shaped and beautifully colored the patients will stay happy.

Thank You for posting, this is a common question that we hear from patients all the time. Fortunately, not from patients that have chosen our services!There are a few things to consider when choosing to have a dental cosmetic procedure. First, seek expert opinions. Visit several cosmetic dentist in your area until you find one that you can trust and who listens to your concerns. Secondly, know your options. You may not be a great candidate for veneers. In this case your dentist will give their expert opinion and help you make the right decision. Lastly, once your natural teeth are prepped for a restoration, like a traditional veneer, it is irreversible to your original enamel. If removed, you will indeed need to place a new type of restoration over your prepped enamel to keep it strong and healthy. Veneers are great options for patients looking to enhance their smiles but they are not always the best option for each patient. Veneers are great for front teeth that have small chips, small fractures or teeth that are thin and brittle.  A less invasive and on the rise request is Invisalign ~ clear braces that can achieve a beautiful smile and correct bite issues at the same time. Again, discussing your concerns & goals with your dentist is key in choosing how you should move forward with cosmetic dentistry!Have a great day!Don HarveyAlpharetta, GA 

That depends?

If you had porcelain veneers, then your teeth were probably prepared or shaped, drilling off some of your teeth, so that the porcelain that went over the top did not make your tooth appear "too think" and unnatural.  However, if you had a "no prep" porcelain veneer, which is done less than 1% of the time, then the veneer could be removed and tooth underneath should look almost the same.  If you had composite plastic veneers, usually less preparation is done as well, and those might be able to removed to get you back to the way you were.

Saying all that, I think it is unwise to do this.  You will most likely be disappointed even more by the way they look with the veneer or bonding removed.  Your teeth, unprotected with a cover of porcelain or plastic, would more than likely be more sensitive and prone to cavities.

My suggestion is to forget the thought about trying to go back to just the way you were before, but find a cosmetic dentist who can and will make you porcelain veneers that you will not only like, but truly love!  Just because you had a bad experience with one dentist and the way he did them does not mean you won't have a fantastic experience with an exceptional cosmetic dentist, one who has years of experience in the area of cosmetic dentistry and relates and communicates well with you.

At the web link below you will see examples of patients who were not at all pleased with their original veneers, but after retreating them were very happy.