If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having a dental veneer come off, don't panic. There are steps you can take to ensure that your veneer is replaced correctly and that your smile is restored. First, find a safe place to store the veneer. Your dentist may be able to replace it, depending on why it came off.
It's important to schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible. When you visit the dental office, the dentist will check the tooth and determine if they can replace the veneer correctly. If the veneer didn't come off in one piece, the dentist will remove the remaining part. In some cases, another veneer may be needed, even if the old one isn't broken.
It may take some time for the dental laboratory to produce a replacement veneer. Keep your broken or detached porcelain veneer in a hard, clean container instead of in your mouth to prevent you from choking on it. If most of the time it's in one large piece, the dentist may be able to simply put it back in place, so keep it in a clean place. The type of stress or trauma that can damage dental veneers can also cause them to come loose and fall out.
At your appointment with the dentist, they will ensure that you are comfortable and that you are not irritated by any persistent fragment of the veneer. Dental veneers are typically tough and have a long lifespan, but they're still vulnerable to breaks and cracks. If your veneer broke when it came off, usually the best option is to replace it because most broken veneers can't be repaired. Chipped, cracked, or chipped porcelain veneers can sometimes be repaired with a composite resin, but this material isn't as realistic or durable as dental porcelain and is likely to cause problems in the future.
The bite is perhaps one of the most vital elements to control in order to prevent dental veneers from failing. Before accepting the veneers, your dentist should tell you how long they should last - typically 15-20 years - and what kind of maintenance is required for them to last that long. Porcelain veneers permanently adhere to tooth enamel, so the only way to remove a properly adhered porcelain veneer is to cut it. Veneers can be a great option for solving your dental problems, as they can treat chips, cracks, gaps between teeth, minor misalignments, or discoloration. If you're looking for a dazzling smile with porcelain veneers, visit Sage Dental Care in Reno, NV.
They will make sure that your new veneers are properly fitted and that they last for many years.
