Can I Get Porcelain Veneers Removed If I Don’t Like Them?

I have thought about getting porcelain veneers for the last two years. Six of my top front teeth are discolored, and teeth whitening hasn’t helped them much. Two of the teeth are chipped, too. I have hesitated to get veneers because I don’t want to be stuck with something I don’t like. Can I get the veneers removed if I don’t like them? Thank you. Isadora from FL

Isadora,

Thank you for contacting Radiant Smiles of Rocky Hill. We understand your concerns about dental treatment and how it can affect your smile and self-esteem.

Can You Remove Porcelain Veneers Removed If You Don’t Like Them?

If you don’t like your porcelain veneers, a dentist can remove and replace them with new veneers. But we encourage patients to research the porcelain veneers process and choose a dentist carefully to ensure they are satisfied with the results.

If you choose a highly skilled cosmetic dentist, they will ensure you are delighted with your veneers using these steps:

• Listen to your concerns and your description of your ideal smile
• Show you smile photos to help you make decisions about your tooth shape and shade
• Use your facial features and personalities to design veneers that are customized for you
• Create temporary veneers for you to wear and try out to ensure you will love your porcelain veneers
• Work with a master dental ceramist who uses high-quality materials to craft natural-looking porcelain veneers

How Can You Select a Cosmetic Dentist for Veneers?

You can select a cosmetic dentist for porcelain veneers with these steps:

• Ask friends or family members for recommendations.
• Read patient reviews and look for comments about porcelain veneers.
• Search each dentist’s website for their training and credentials, including advanced cosmetic dentistry training.
• Look at each dentist’s website for a smile gallery of patient photos, including porcelain veneers.
• Schedule at least two consultations with cosmetic dentists to discuss your smile goals and the dentist’s experience with cases like yours.
• Take notes during the consultations.
• Ask each dentist how they will achieve your ideal smile. The dentist’s technique should include temporary veneers for you to try out.

Your efforts to find a skilled cosmetic will ensure you love your porcelain veneers and do not want them removed.

 

This post is sponsored by Rocky Hill, CT, cosmetic dentist Dr. Thaddeus Michalski.

When Will I Need to Replace My Porcelain Veneers?

I got my porcelain veneers in 2019. When will I need to replace them? I ask because two have fallen off within the past six months. I got the veneers when I lived abroad for two years because they were much more affordable than U.S. prices. My dentist in TN says that the dentist who placed the veneers didn’t bond them correctly, so my dentist bonded them back. My dentist doesn’t do a lot of porcelain veneers cases, though. How long are porcelain veneers supposed to last, and when will I need to replace them? – Thank you. Klaus

Klaus,

Thank you for your question.

When Will You Need to Replace Your Porcelain Veneers?

Ordinarily, you will need to replace your porcelain veneers every seven to 20 years. The May 2021 issue of the European Journal of Dentistry published an article on the survival rate for porcelain veneers. In a sample of 499 porcelain veneers, the long-term survival rates were reported for five, ten, fifteen, and twenty years. The survival rates for porcelain veneers in the sample are as follows:

• Five years – 98%
• Ten years – 96%
• Fifteen years – 91%
• Twenty years – 91%

The lifespan of your veneers depends on several factors, including:

• Porcelain quality
• Bonding quality
• How well you take care of them

Porcelain veneers are stain resistant, and well-bonded veneers do not fall off. You can ask a skilled cosmetic dentist to examine your veneers in anticipation of future concerns.

What Should You Consider Before Replacing Your Veneers?

We hope your dentist can help you preserve your existing veneers. When it is time for new porcelain veneers, consider the qualifications and credentials of the cosmetic dentist you choose. We recommend the following:

• Look for dentists with extensive post-graduate cosmetic dentistry training.
• Ask family or acquaintances for recommendations.
• Read the dentists’ patient reviews.
• Schedule consultations with at least two cosmetic dentists.
• Ask to see pictures of each dentist’s porcelain veneers cases.
• Express your concerns about your existing veneers and receiving long-lasting replacement veneers.

Best wishes for the health and beauty of your smile.

Rocky Hill, Connecticut, cosmetic dentist Dr. Thaddeus Michalski sponsors this post.