Shouldn’t a margin not be visible for many years? (Photos)

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I got my veneers places 3 weeks ago & I have come to see that there is a space between my gum line & the top of the veneers where I can see my natural tooth. I asked my dr & he said, “You may have a little tooth showing at a few margins near the gum, but it will not be unaesthetic.” However to me it just doesn't seem right, isn’t this why people get their veneers redone? Why did I go through 13 hours of pain to still be able to see my old tooth? Shouldn’t a margin not be visible for many years?

Jerry M. Strauss, DMD · Answer

There are many reasons that you may be seeing your tooth and the end of the veneer. Could be related to your bite, could be related to the preparation of the veneer, gum inflammation, etc. Since these are only 3 weeks old and this result is bothering you, head back to the dentist again for a discussion and discuss your dissatisfaction.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Ideally the margin of the tooth should not be visible for some time.  However, inflamation, temporaries, improper brushing plays a role in the margin of tooth becoming visible.  It’s best to talk to your dentist one more time and express you dissatisfaction with the situation.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

Ideally you shouldn’t see or feel any margins when they’re done perfectly but what you have is not totally bad. If it bothers you then you need to share that with your dentist. Hopefully he will redo them for you and not charge you. If he refuses to have them redone, then you’ll will have to seek another cosmetic dentist that will redo those for you.

Neal Nealis, DDS (retired) · Answer

your dentist could have prevented this surprise by discussing the future exposed margins before treatment. I am unable to access your photos from my phone and am on vacation at the moment. However not all exposed margins are a problem. The gums will be healthier. The cosmetic concerns would be in regard to the lip line and the difference in color between the tooth and the veneer. You should discuss this with your dentist.

Mario Montoya, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi,the veneers should be well continuous to the gum, there should be no margin because it is not aesthetic.This should be solved by your dentist and more because you have only three weeks with your new veneers.

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