I complained to my dentist about how my new porcelain veneers affected my speech and bite, so my dentist removed six of the eight veneers. While removing them, he broke my right lateral incisor. My dentist said he couldn’t save the tooth and replaced it with a dental implant. I’m wearing a temporary crown while the implant heals. My dentist said that the lab made my temporary veneers too short, so he ordered new ones. The veneers hit my lip when I talk. How many chances should I give my dentist? – Thanks. Jamie
Jamie
Your dentist gives the dental lab instructions for your dental restorations. A dentist must replicate your bite on an articular, an instrument that allows your dentist to study all your bite movements. After testing your temporary restorations, a dentist will send your case to the dental lab with instructions on reconstructing your mouth.
Although you haven’t mentioned how your smile looks, it is unusual to have functional problems with porcelain veneers that look beautiful. Although a cosmetic dentist would need to examine your bite and porcelain veneers, your case probably needs to be redone.
Schedule consultations with at least two advanced, preferably accredited cosmetic dentists to discuss your options. Search their websites for post-graduate training and experience in cosmetic dentistry. You may find a smile gallery of patient photos to see the dentists’ quality of work before scheduling your consultations. Also, look for online patient reviews.
Monroe, Louisiana, accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. David Finley sponsors this post.