Can you get veneers after dental bonding?

Question

If I decide to get dental bonding done for just minor things on my top front teeth (to add length) and it turns out that it chips easily or doesn't work out, can I get veneers after dental bonding has been done?

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

Yes, absolutely! Dental bonding doesn't preclude you from doing veneers later on. We do it all the time! Good luck!

Michael D. Kosdon, DDS · Answer

I would recommend veneers over bonding to add length to your teeth! In addition to looking way better, veneers last longer and offer a more permanent solution. If you have teeth that have been previously bonded, you'll still be a candidate for porcelain veneers in the future!
Many patients come to see us to permanently fix a tooth that was bonded years earlier. While initially the bonding may have looked Ok, over time it discolors and needs to be replaced. Porcelain veneers are thin shells of a glass like material that is a more permanent fix for a damaged or bonded tooth. They are highly stain resistant and can last for decades when properly cared for. 
Bonding is a plastic composite material used to enhance or repair a damaged tooth. While its a great material for an emergency or temporary situation, porcelain veneers offer a much better long term solution.

Gary Braunstein, DDS · Answer

You can definitely have porcelain veneers to replace any bonding if you have problems with chipping or staining with the bonding.  The bonding would need to be removed, and your tooth would need to be gently shaped to allow the veneer to be made so that it was not to bulky and would be natural looking.  Hopefully, the bonding will work and give you many years of service before you would need to make the change.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi;Good question.  Absoulelty you can a porcelian veneer after you had gotten bonding on the tooth.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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