My dentist shortened one veneer too much. Am I in my right to ask for a new one?

August 16, 2022
Asked By:Riley21 in New York, New York

I got 8 veneers on my top teeth, and they were perfect. Then I went in for my follow up, & my dentist shortened one too much. He was doing some light polishing and then grinded that tooth down. He told me was doing this, but I was in the chair, mouth open and I trusted him. I didn’t have a problem with my bite in that area. Then I got home and realized my newly symmetrical smile is gone and I hate I spent this much time and money for this to happen at the very end. What are my options?

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