This Will Be my 3rd Time Getting Veneers Done, is That Bad?

If you are doing them for the third time in 3 years, then yes, I would say something is not right.  If this is the third time in 40 years, then that isn't TOO unusual, but I have seen many cases last 25 to 30 years.

It depends on "why".  If you are just dissatisfied with the look or color, then it isn't a failure of the material.  However, each time a tooth is worked on, heat is generated and can cause harm to the tooth or teeth.

The answer to your question depends on many years how many years did you get out of each set of veneers.  If you are having them replaced every five years then I would be concerned.  If you are getting 1-15 years out of each set then I would not be worried.  The newer porcelains and bonding techniques allow for a set of veneers to last much longer than even 7-10 years ago.  Make sure that if you are having them redone soon that you have your doctor use a material called EMax.  This is the strongest, most aesthetic porcelain on the market.  Hope this helps. 

If you can explain why you have had them done for a third time, we might be able to give you a better answer.

Look forward to hearing back from you.

 

Ron Konig DDS

The important question to answer is how long in between have you gone before they have needed to be replaced.  Well done veneers that are well maintained can last 10 years or more.  If they are being replaced more frequently for reasons other than aesthetics, you may want to have an experienced cosmetic dentist evaluate the reasons they are failing.

The anser is dependent on how long a time frame you are talking about and exactly why they are being replaced.  Are they cracking, denbonding, or caviites.   Three times in 10 years is a problem, three times in 30, not as worried.  If it is the 3rd time in 10 years than I think whoever has been making them for you is not addressing the exact problem.  There could be problems with the bite, the type of cements he is using or your oral hygiene may need improvement.  Before you make a new set I would talk to your dentist to see what he thinks the problem is