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Can Porcelain Veneers Be Shaved Down?

asked 2 years ago by cjohnson in San Francisco
Latest answer by Michael J. Thomas, DDS
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I have a porcelain veneers (2 front teeth) that is very thick and it affects my speech. Can it be shaved down?

4 answers to Can Porcelain Veneers Be Shaved Down?

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Veneers can be shortened

We can always shorten we can never lengthen so be sure you want them shorter. I like a longer veneer personally so ask around to your family and friends and see what they think of your teeth. Dont ask them about your two teeth, just ask them about your smile.
Michael J. Thomas, DDS

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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Can Porcelain Veneers be shaved down?

Yes, they can. What you can't do with veneers is adding to their length. But shortening them is quite easy and with the help of special discs you can change their shape or make them shorter.
Kate Sahafi, DDS

Orange County Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneers can be contoured

While minor contouring can be done to veneers, there is a limit.  If the teeth were not prepped at all before the veneers were placed, they are likely very thin.  Adjustments can be done that create holes in the porcelain and the appearance is not good. It is possible that they simply need to be replaced.
Lance Timmerman, DMD

Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
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Contouring Porcelain Veneers

Usually it is possible to shave down or contour the porcelian.  If your speech is affected, the inside (palate-side) of the porcelain may be too thick - and shaving it may help.  You can also try this trick:  Look in a mirror and watch your mouth make the words that are being affected (e.g. - if you're lisping your "esses" - say "susie sells seashells by the seashore...").  Do this several times, and you may find the problem is fixed -- something ab more
Susan Goode Estep, DMD

Atlanta Cosmetic Dentist

www.atlantadentalspa.com

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