Completely Dissatisfied with my Porcelain Veneers! Can I Have Them Filed Down and Not Get New Ones?

April 18, 2012

I had 10 porcelain veneers done in 2008... And to this date I'm still not satisfied with my look as they just don't fit my mouth. I then found a dentist in another country (was relocated for a new job), and had him filed down the veneers. Is there a way I can just have my current veneers filed down instead of having to redo everything again? Will they crack? Can dentists tell how much more they can file down by having X-ray? Will it hurt my natural teeth? Sigh this is too costly and I regret...

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May 31, 2012

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April 19, 2012

Answer: Unhappy with venners, can I have them filed down

April 19, 2012

Answer: Unhappy with venners, can I have them filed down

April 19, 2012

Answer: Can I Have my Porcelain Veneers Filed Down and Not Get New Ones?

April 19, 2012

Answer: Can I Have my Porcelain Veneers Filed Down and Not Get New Ones?

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April 19, 2012

Answer: You can "characterize" (reshape) porcelain veneers to a small extent but not without risk

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Answer: You can "characterize" (reshape) porcelain veneers to a small extent but not without risk

April 19, 2012

Answer: Can Veneers be Filed Down?

April 19, 2012

Answer: Can Veneers be Filed Down?

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