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How long should I wait to have Porcelain Veneers after accutane treatment has finished?

james32324Sep 26, 2014
I know that for surgery it is advised to wait 6 months after accutane treatment has finished due compromised wound healing. Would it be ok to get veneers done while on, as the work is done on the tooth?

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Dr. Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)
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