Can I Have my Veneers Removed? I Dislike the Look and Feel.

asked 3 months ago by Daniel337 in England
Latest answer by Robert Fields, DDS
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Tags: options, removal, unhappy, upper teeth

I just had 6 upper porcelain veneers put on and I hate them. They are very thick and bulky but also much whiter than i had expected. My dentist did not give me proper temporary veneers to see what they would be like, but also failed to show me how they look before bonding them.

7 answers to Can I Have my Veneers Removed? I Dislike the Look and Feel.

Veneers

This situation can be very frustrating for everyone involved. The simple answer to your question is yes, your veneers can be removed. However depending on the type of veneers done, your teeth very well may need new ones to cover your existing tooth. Some simple steps may help correct your issues. 1. A wax model of the final veneers can be done by a lab to show you how the teeth will look when you are done as well as allow you to wear temporary veneers that will mimick... more

Daniel Beninato, DDS
Omaha Cosmetic Dentist

Hate my new veneers

First off...I am so sorry your denitst did not go through this process with you step by step starting with a wax up that you would use for the temporary so you could get an idea how they felt and looked, and if the shade was the right. Adjustments could have been made and then when your new veneers were placed, you probably would have had no surprises. You need to set up an appointment with your dentist and explain your concerns and have them redone so you and he will both be... more

Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist

Porcelain Veneers and Changing them

Yes, veneers can be removed. However, they may or may not need to be replaced: 1) if they were non-prep veneers you may have a choice of taking them off and leaving them off 2) If the teeth were prepped they will need to be replaced In scenario 2, have a game plan in place prior to doing this. Models of your teeth, a mock wax up on the models and these should be used for temporaries so you can evaluate the esthetics prior to the long term veneers being fabricated. Hope... more

Ronald Konig DDS
Houston Cosmetic Dentist

Veneers can definitely be removed!

I would assume that you chose to do the veneers because you were unhappy with the way that your teeth looked. Now you aren't happy with the look of your veneers. This can happen. Occasionally something goes wrong and the end result isn't what we were expecting or had hoped for. With veneers we don't really have the luxury of previewing and wearing the veneers before they are bonded into place. Considering this fact, and... more

Martin Frankel, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Can I Have my Veneers Removed?

Porcelain veneers CAN be removed. Though the process of making veneers is actually designed to make them stay adhered for many years. In general, veneers can be a treatment that lasts 5 to even 20 years. The problem you are describing is that you are disappointed with your veneers. This is a difficult place to be. First, start with a calm, objective conversation with your dentist. Explain without emotions and accusations, what concerns you have about how your porcelain veneers turned out... more

Scott Greenhalgh, DDS
Denver Cosmetic Dentist

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Having your porcelain veneers removed and redone.

I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate circumstance. Veneers can certainly be removed, but invariably the tooth underneath may have been altered which means that the veneers need to be redone. You should really go back to your doctor and have a candid discussion about how you feel and see if this can be resolved by redoing the work. Best of luck!

Dan Hagi, DDS
Toronto Cosmetic Dentist

Uhappy with Veneers

I am very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your veneers. It is unfortunate that you did not have the opportunity to view the veneers before they were bonded. In our office we do a diagnostic waxup, make the temporaries to mimick the permanent veneers, and give our patient ample time to approve their veneers before bonding. With the strong bonding cements today, the veneers can be removed, but only by drilling them off. If your teeth were not prepped, you can... more

Toni Margio, DMD
Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist

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