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I always preface by saying that xrays and photos are helpful. First determine what exactly are the signs and symptoms, the origin of the infection and the diagnosis. It may not be necessary to remove your veneer(s). If you have an infection and determine that the nerve of the tooth is dead, it's possible to save the veneer and have a root canal done from the back of the tooth. If by infection, you are referring to swelling, redness, inflammation at the gum line, it may be a poor-fitting veneer that is catching food/debris or the margin of the porcelain was placed excessively submerged under the gum. In that you you should consider replacing the veneer. Another possible scenario is there may be excess residual cement that wasn't completely removed that is causing the inflammation. In that case by removing the cement can potentially help clear the inflammation. Either way you may want to seek the expert opinion of an Endodontist, one who specialized in root canals and/or Periodontist (gum specialist).
You may be able to feel the margin of the veneer. Typically we place the margin of the veneer slightly under the gums so they aren't visible. If the margin is right at the gumline, sometimes you'll be able to see or feel it. If there isn't a gap between the veneer and the tooth and it doesn't...
I'm sorry about your experience, that is disappointing. I see that your occlusal/incisal plane is canted, meaning that if you draw an imaginary line where all the tips (edges) of your upper teeth are, it comes down or lower as you go from your right to your left. This...
That's very unfortunate, sorry you've had to go through this inconvenience. I will preface by saying that photos are always helpful. Anyhow there should not be yellow stains around the borders of your veneers. Possible reasons are the type of cement that was used and its...
