I have a tiny chip on my gum line of a veneer that was just placed today. I'm not sure if my dentist noticed or not.

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He fooled around for a while removing some "stubborn cement" on that tooth and I think he chipped the veneer in the process. My question being, will this cause the veneer to pop off because now liquids have a chance to reach the cement and eat away at it? It's not noticeable at all, so I don't care from an aesthetic standpoint. I'm more worried about the longevity of this tooth that I just spent quite a bit of money on.

Gregg M. Lane, DMD, FAGD · Answer

The chip should not be a problem.  It will not effect the longevity of the veneer however I recommend you show it to your dentist. The area can likely be smoothed so it won't catch food or stain.

Derek Faktor, DMD · Answer

If you can post a picture I can certainly give you a better idea of howthe veneer looks.  Veneers are bonded to the tooth and usually havea good seal.  A slight chip in the short term probably will not contributeto it dislodging.  I would keep an eye out to see if there is a buildup of stain ordiscoloration in that area.  If it looks clean then I would just keep an eye out.You could certainly bring this to the attention of your dentist so he/she canwatch it.

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