Why do porcelain veneers fall off

If your veneer fell off in one piece, you may be wondering if gluing it back yourself is an option. The American College of Prosthodontists offers answers to many questions about veneers. Gluing your veneer back yourself will do more harm than good. Dentists use approved dental glues and cement for attaching veneers.

Never try to reattach your veneer yourself! This can be dangerous for both your dental and physical health. Your dentist will be able to examine the tooth to determine if reattaching the veneer is a good option.

I tried not to smile so that no one would notice my tiny ground-down teeth. I keep glue in my purse just in case a veneer comes off.

This is an ongoing issue. How are my veneers going to last 20 years as my dentist promised? Can my teeth be fixed? Am I going to need dentures? Is there anything I can do? Also, I want to ask about the combination of Ativan and nitrous oxide. My dentist gave me Ativan.

I take one pill the night before my appointment and another about an hour before going to the office. While she works on my veneers, I breathe in nitrous oxide. We are sorry to hear about the trauma your dentist is causing and the horror story with your porcelain veneers.

Porcelain veneers are meant to improve your smile and quality of life, not make you dread smiling. No, the things you are experiencing are not typical. You have had an awful time with what should have been an enjoyable experience. Your dentist did several things wrong. And what has happened to you might be classified as malpractice. Your dentist prepared your teeth for porcelain crowns—not veneers. The process requires cleaning off the veneer with acetone and thoroughly cleaning the natural tooth to which the veneer was bonded—down to its natural structure.

Then the porcelain has to be etched, primed and bonded. This process should be done only for the veneers that have fallen off. The problem with your porcelain veneers repeatedly falling off indicates that your dentist is unaware of the techniques required to properly bond them.

You can find a qualified cosmetic dentist who is proficient with the techniques.