Got 2 veneers on my front teeth, there is a big white spot showing on one of them. Why is that and how can it be fixed? (photos)

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The stain can't really be appreciated in the pics, but its definitely there

Scott Young, DDS · Answer

Have your dentist take a look.  They may be able to polish it out.  If not, it would need to be replaced. Good luck.

Victoria Veytsman, DDS · Answer

This may be show through of tooth under a very thin area of porcelain or an air bubble. This may need to be replaced—discuss with your dentist.

Sam S. Sadati, DDS, FAGD · Answer

Unfortunately the pictures provided is not clear and does not show the white spot but regardless of the picture if you had two veneers recently they should look the same and you should discuss that with your dentist to help you with that.

Jason R. Tubo, DMD, MAGD · Answer

When veneers are made very thin, sometimes they allow the color of the natural tooth or the cement to show through the thinnest parts.  It appears that the white "headlight" may be showing through the new veneer.  If the veneer is less than a week old and was dried out when the veneer was bonded, the appearance might dissipate as the tooth rehydrates.  If it is there after more than week, the veneer might need to be re-bonded or replaced.  Many veneers can be removed with an Erbium laser (called an er:YAG laser) that removes the cement without damaging the veneer.  Removing the veneer could allow your dentist to use a different color cement to change the whiteness you see.  If it's not possible to repair the show-through color of the veneer, it might need to be replaced entirely.  I would recommend talking with your dentist to discuss the options to make your front tooth look the way you want.
Best ~ Dr. Jason

Got 2 veneers on my front teeth, there is a big white spot showing on one of them. Why is that and how can it be fixed? (photos)

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