Can My Veneers Be Replaced Under Sedation?

Q.
Hello Dr Bohara,

Approximately 15 years ago my front tooth (top) cracked and I was given veneers on my two front teeth. I believe these have now run their course and require replacing as they feel like they are coming away from my teeth and they no longer meet my gums.

I believe that the cracked tooth is dying and that I need a root canal treatment to fix it, and that both veneers would need to be replaced. In addition to all of these things, my teeth are quite badly discoloured and I am frightened to take any steps to whiten them in case I damage the veneers further or end up with some white teeth and some discoloured teeth.

To make matters worse I am absolutely terrified of the dentist or having any work done on my teeth so I have been putting this off for some time now (I needed to be sedated to remove one wisdom tooth). However I am frightened my front tooth will fall out and then I’ll have no choice but to do something.

Please could you tell me what options are available to me in terms of treatment, sedation (conscious or not) and likely cost?

Many thanks.

A.
Hi, My first advice would be to book a consultation. This would allow the dentist to examine your mouth thoroughly and take x-rays to determine your oral health. By doing this , this would allow your questions to be be answered definitively.

When selecting your dentist , look at there website, CV, examples of their work, etc.

The costs of sedation can vary from £150 – £500 depending on length of procedure.

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