Can composite veneer be removed?

Hi:You most likely can remove the composite.  It’s difficult to exactly tell how the teeth are going to look unless it is removed completely.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Any restoration can be removed or shaved off but not reusable again. the tooth structure underneath might have been shaved or prepared to receive the restoration in which it could not be the same as prior to having the restorations. 

Hello and thank you for your question. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation, but yes it is possible to remove veneers, but it will alter the tooth underneath. I recommend getting a consultation with a Prosthodontist, who can discuss with you the different types of veneers and how removal would effect the health of your teeth.  A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has advanced training in restoring teeth and can create a customized treatment using the latest techniques in dental veneers.

They can be removed, but most likely a small amount of enamel will be removed in the process. That's not a big deal, though. If the underlying tooth structure wasn't prepared much, you'll be fine.

Composite veneers can be removed, but some tooth structure (probably some enamel) will be removed as well. The teeth can be polished and re-evaluated after the composite is off.

However, they don't "pop off".  Something abrasive must be used, and the tooth structure underneath WILL be affected to SOME degree. The process is usually done with a diamond bur until enamel is seen, at that point less abrasive materials are used to polish off the rest.Composite veneers are commonly replaced with porcelain veneers, which can be considerably less thick than composite.