Thank you for the question. I am sorry to hear about your daughters difficulties following her treatment.

The problem you are experiencing does sometimes occur unfortunately.

This can be due to a number of factors.

If the veneers are fracturing and chipping within a short time of fitting, it can be that veneer has not been made properly. During the fabrication process an error could have occurred which resulted in it being weaker then it should be and so fractures when it starts to be exposed to the oral environment.

The second reason a veneer could be fracturing and chipping is that your daughters bite could be adversely impacting on the veneer rather then the tooth itself. The impact of this on your daughters bite causes the fracture.

These are some of the biggest causes of failure of a veneer but regardless of the reasons, it is important to have the veneer looked since having the tooth exposed can increase the risk of future problems

With regards to your daughter going back to her dentist – Most dentists offer at least a 1 year guarantee on their workmanship so your daughter should not worry about future costs for the veneers. Going to another dentist without getting a full explanation from her existing dentist will not help things as firstly you will have to pay again and without a clinical history the future dentist may be doomed to repeat the mistakes if they are not experienced enough with these situations.

I am a firm believer in frank and open discussions with patients and so before embarking on treatment for a 3rd time, get your daughter to see her dentist for a discussion atleast.

If you have any further questions you are most welcome to contact me.

Regards