Front veneer has a divot. Any suggestions? (photos)

Hello Ideane,A porcelain veneer may be referred to as a partial veneer as it does not cover the entire tooth.  Instead, it covers the front and wraps around the sides and biting edge.  A partial veneer can also be used to describe a restoration that only covers a portion of the facial surface (f...

Based on your photos alone, I would suspect exterior staining or interior leakage.  If it's exterior staining, your local dentist or hygienist may be able to remove it; if it's interior micro-leakage, you would need the veneer replaced.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if...

While porcelain veneers can do amazing things, they can't fix everything.  Permanently, at least.There is a reason your teeth are moving and shifting, most commonly a tongue thrust issue.  It would be best to seek advice from a speech therapist to rule out tongue thrust or to determine...

While getting an improved look can be done by almost ANY dentist, getting a "perfect" outcome is much more difficult.  Doing just 4 increases the challenge, as balancing proportions is easier when doing 8-10 instead.  While doing just 4 is less expensive, it tends to appear bulky and...

It is possible, but not probable that a cavity will form under the veneer, if the veneer was sealed on properly.  If in fact, this did happen to you, the first sign would likely be sensitivity in that tooth.  This would be investigated by your dentist with an exam and x-rays, which...

Hello there,I would have to see a few more views of your smile to be certain, but just based off of this picture, your four front veneers appear to be appropriate.  I would recommend giving yourself about 4 weeks before you change anything about them.  It is not uncommon for some patients to t...