Can I remove composite veneers?

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I have two composite veneers placed on my front teeth due to moderate crowding. I didn't want to do any orthodontic treatment at that moment, but I've changed my mind now and I want to go for Invisalign. Can I remove the composite veneers without harming my teeth? Will they look the same? Supposedly there wasn't any modification of the tooth structure to place them, but I'm afraid the enamel may have been harmed in any way from the bonding of the veneers. Thank you

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

While it should not be difficult to remove the veneers, in a very SMALL fashion the enamel will be changed.  Will it be clinically significant? Not really. Just like removing brackets when braces treatment has completed, there IS change, but not enough to discourage treatment.

Joel Klasfeld, DDS · Answer

If there was no alteration of the underlying teeth, removal of the composite should be possible.  The dentist will need to be extra careful when removing.

Navid Zamani, DMD · Answer

Thanks for the questions. While its possible to remove the composite on your front teeth, careful attention to detail must be made to ensure that its done very conservatively not to damage the underlying natural enamel. In our office we like to use high power magnification with special lighting to ensure proper removal.Once removed, then you can proceed with invisalign treatment to straighten your teeth using clear aligners.I am sure your results will look great.All the best,

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