My 15yr. Son's Fr.tooth Veneer Came off Lst. Day, Now Dentist Wants to Put on a Crown. ( Grinding at Nite) What Should I Do?

asked 6 months ago by dee12of14 in Palos Hills, IL
Latest answer by Elizabeth Jahanian, DDS
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Tags: grind, longevity, options

6 answers to My 15yr. Son's Fr.tooth Veneer Came off Lst. Day, Now Dentist Wants to Put on a Crown. ( Grinding at Nite) What Should I Do?

Veneer came off the 1st day-what should I do?

Porcelain Veneers are mechanically bonded to tooth structure. It is a complex set of steps that need to be followed in order for them to adhere properly. If the porcelain veneer dislodged on the first day, the problem most likely is technique application error. I would re-apply the porcelain veneer making sure all steps are strictly followed in bonding and adjust the bite so the veneer does not contact the opposing teeth. Good luck.

David S. Frey, DDS
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist

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Veneers for a patient who grinds teeth

Since your son is only 15 years old, it would be best to stay conservative and avoid a full-coverage crown if it is not necessary. With veneers, more tooth structure can be saved. However, this is a decision that is best made after an examination by your dentist. I also want to stress the importance of brushing and flossing every day for best maintainance of veneers and crowns. Grinding is a big problem because it will cause sensitivity and eventually destruction of the... more

Elizabeth Jahanian, DDS
Corona Cosmetic Dentist

Options and Longetivity are Important for Veneers

A 15 year old has a long way to go to keep his tooth healthy for a life time. A plastic bonded veneer would be my first choice in repairing a chip. When he is older he can always do a veneer. I understand that grinding is a factor but I would get another opinion if he has already had a failure. His bite must be stable and the teeth in correct occlusion. Veneers are the most successful treatment we an do for our patients if done correctly. Longetivity... more

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers can come off

If there bite issues, or clinching and gringing issues, veneers cNcome off or at best chip and crack. Crowns can last longer, but ideally, the bite and grinding issues need to be resoved first. Please take your son to an orthodontics or TMD specialist and look into solving the main problem.

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

www.occosmeticdentist.com

Veneers that come off

Get a 2nd opinion from an experienced dentist. There are may things to take into consideration in this desicion. Why was the veneer done? Tooth fracture, discoloration, misshaped or malformed? How is the bite? Is there grinding day/night? Age of patient? With such a young patient, I would try at all cost to avoid a crown. Once you grind the tooth for a crown, there is no going back. Long term that crown may need to be redone every 7-10 years and it brings the possibility of... more

Mauricio C. Tijerino, DMD
Miami Beach Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers Longevity and Teeth Grinding

Before your dentist placed the veneer, he should have counseled you and your son on his teeth grinding issues and the wear and tear on a veneer. You have two options here. You could have him place another veneer and make your son a night guard that will protect the veneer and the rest of the teeth from wearing down or fracturing. The second choice would be to place a crown which is more durable. Again, I am so sorry, but you should have been told by your dentist... more

George Koutsoukos, DDS
Valencia Cosmetic Dentist

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