I have Veneers and I'm not happy with the results. My dentist said he is willing to remove and replace all at his cost. But he says that removing the veneers is going to cause me to need a root canal in all of the teeth. I tried to search more info about this, but nothing is coming up about root canals resulting from veneers being removed. Is this common? Do you think my dentist is just trying to persuade me away from having the veneers fixed because he doesn't want to pay for his mistake?
Answer: Replacing veneers and root canals ... #DrSoftTouch.com Hello there,Sometimes just the removal of the crown or veneer may cause increased sensitivity that results in the need for a root canal. However, every tooth that has a crown or veneer removed does not necessarily need a root canal. It really depends on the patient and the techniques involved in removal. Maybe your dentist is just trying to warn you that there are risks involved. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDReal Self 100
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Answer: Replacing veneers and root canals ... #DrSoftTouch.com Hello there,Sometimes just the removal of the crown or veneer may cause increased sensitivity that results in the need for a root canal. However, every tooth that has a crown or veneer removed does not necessarily need a root canal. It really depends on the patient and the techniques involved in removal. Maybe your dentist is just trying to warn you that there are risks involved. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDReal Self 100
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Answer: Root canal and veneers Hi, any work being done on the teeth mean trauma to the nerve system to some extent. The work has to be balanced by weighing health or cosmetic gain versus the damage and possibility of nerve death. Normally just changing the veneers won't create need for root canal if extreme precaution is taken in removing them and lot of water cooling while drilling. Still difficult to predict unless seen. Sometimes veneers can be altered a little bit to satisfy your desires. See if thats a possibility.
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Answer: Root canal and veneers Hi, any work being done on the teeth mean trauma to the nerve system to some extent. The work has to be balanced by weighing health or cosmetic gain versus the damage and possibility of nerve death. Normally just changing the veneers won't create need for root canal if extreme precaution is taken in removing them and lot of water cooling while drilling. Still difficult to predict unless seen. Sometimes veneers can be altered a little bit to satisfy your desires. See if thats a possibility.
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Removing porcelain veneers If your teeth are healthy underneath, and are not over-prepared, root canals will not be necessary after removal of the porcelain veneers. There is always a risk of a root canal whenever a tooth is worked on, because the nerve can be traumatized, however, that's rarely the case. If you are not happy with your veneers, I would definitely have them redone. Additionally, if your dentist says you need the root canals, I would get a second opinion from an endodontist.
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Removing porcelain veneers If your teeth are healthy underneath, and are not over-prepared, root canals will not be necessary after removal of the porcelain veneers. There is always a risk of a root canal whenever a tooth is worked on, because the nerve can be traumatized, however, that's rarely the case. If you are not happy with your veneers, I would definitely have them redone. Additionally, if your dentist says you need the root canals, I would get a second opinion from an endodontist.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Root canals after removing veneers Sorry to hear that you are not happy with the results of your cosmetic veneers. It is something that unfortunately does happen. In terms of removing them anything you prepare a tooth you risk having nerve damage to it. Is it rare, yes, should you expect it,no. The dentist is letting you know the possibility in case it does happen so you are well informed. Good luck
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Root canals after removing veneers Sorry to hear that you are not happy with the results of your cosmetic veneers. It is something that unfortunately does happen. In terms of removing them anything you prepare a tooth you risk having nerve damage to it. Is it rare, yes, should you expect it,no. The dentist is letting you know the possibility in case it does happen so you are well informed. Good luck
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Root Canals Any time a tooth is worked on it is traumatized on a cellular level. The more times a tooth has treatment the greater the chances for a root canal being necessary down the road. If your dentist uses caution not to take off any more tooth structure and lots of water to cool the tooth while he is working on it your chances of needing a root canal are reduced. There are no guarantees one way or the other in this situation. Before you remove the current veneers be sure that you can explain exactly what you don't like and what you would like changed. Before the new veneers are placed ask to see them. It is much easier to make changes before they are permanently placed in your mouth than after.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Root Canals Any time a tooth is worked on it is traumatized on a cellular level. The more times a tooth has treatment the greater the chances for a root canal being necessary down the road. If your dentist uses caution not to take off any more tooth structure and lots of water to cool the tooth while he is working on it your chances of needing a root canal are reduced. There are no guarantees one way or the other in this situation. Before you remove the current veneers be sure that you can explain exactly what you don't like and what you would like changed. Before the new veneers are placed ask to see them. It is much easier to make changes before they are permanently placed in your mouth than after.
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