I have had veneers for 4 years but am now suffering from gingivitis, what can I do?
Q.
i had veneers placed on my top 8 teeth almost 4 years ago as a cosmetic solution to missing teeth and gaps. I did not need any veneers on my lower teeth as only my upper teeth were visible when i smiled. Now, less than 4 years on, when i smile you can see my lower teeth which means i no longer have that elusive hollywood smile, and i am experiencing gingival problems only on the area where my veneers have been placed so that my gums are visible on top and in between my veneers. My dentist says i need to have my veneers removed and only if advised after a suitable period of time can they be replaced. But what does this mean? I know a lot of tooth structure was removed in order for me to have veneers, i don’t want to have my veneers removed as i have hardly any teeth remaining underneath. and if it is unadvisable to have my veneers replaced does this mean i will forever have no teeth? Please help as i’m losing my mind here over this!
i had veneers placed on my top 8 teeth almost 4 years ago as a cosmetic solution to missing teeth and gaps. I did not need any veneers on my lower teeth as only my upper teeth were visible when i smiled. Now, less than 4 years on, when i smile you can see my lower teeth which means i no longer have that elusive hollywood smile, and i am experiencing gingival problems only on the area where my veneers have been placed so that my gums are visible on top and in between my veneers. My dentist says i need to have my veneers removed and only if advised after a suitable period of time can they be replaced. But what does this mean? I know a lot of tooth structure was removed in order for me to have veneers, i don’t want to have my veneers removed as i have hardly any teeth remaining underneath. and if it is unadvisable to have my veneers replaced does this mean i will forever have no teeth? Please help as i’m losing my mind here over this!
A.
Hi
You only need the veneers removed to address the underlying problem if the veneers are the cause by compromising what we call the biological width.
However if the gum problems are due to something else they can be left in situ till this is addressed then replaced.
I don’t like the option of you staying in temporary veneers as these can debond or be difficult to clean which makes gum issues worse.
My advise is to see a specialist periodontist first and find out why you are getting gum problems then act appropriately.
Hi
You only need the veneers removed to address the underlying problem if the veneers are the cause by compromising what we call the biological width.
However if the gum problems are due to something else they can be left in situ till this is addressed then replaced.
I don’t like the option of you staying in temporary veneers as these can debond or be difficult to clean which makes gum issues worse.
My advise is to see a specialist periodontist first and find out why you are getting gum problems then act appropriately.
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