Veneers are a quick and painless method to get a fuller, beautiful smile. This treatment is fit for people with stains, gaps, or any chip(s) in their teeth. You must know that veneers are permanent; once you have them on, there is no turning back. Veneers cannot be removed after they sit on the teeth. This is mainly due to the permanent enamel-altering process since teeth lack regeneration power.
Can Teeth Be Normal After Veneers Are Removed?
In short, no. Getting rid of porcelain or any other kind of veneer to revert back to your natural look is impossible. Why so? Well, a thin, film-like layer of the enamel is taken off before the placement of veneers on the teeth.
How Do Teeth Look Like After Veneers Are Removed?
They do not look normal; in fact, their appearance is unnatural and exposed. You will need a fresh set of porcelain veneers on them for a perfect look and protection. This is one of the main reasons why porcelain veneers are also referred to as permanent veneers.
How to remove Veneers after Some Years from the Teeth?
Removal of veneers from the teeth is a complicated procedure only dentists with qualifications can do so that there is no damage to your enamel. Mainly, dental tools get rid of the old, worn-out veneer; after that, a replica is placed. Can you remove veneers? Technically, yes. This is the standard procedure of the whole process below:
- The dentist will numb the teeth and their surrounding area using a topical anesthetic agent via an injection. If the set of teeth is not sensitive, you can opt out of this, and the procedure can continue without it.
- Veneers are then taken off from the teeth surface using a low-frequency laser beam which breaks the bonds between the veneer and enamel surface. This is achieved with the help of deactivating the cement material used for their attachment.
- Treating the exposed enamel surface must ensure no decay or remaining cement stays back.
- Veneers leave impressions, and they must be removed to help design the new veneers.
- In the meantime, you will have temporary veneers that will be placed on the teeth to help you maintain your aesthetics.
- And then, once your permanent veneers are ready for use, temporary ones will be taken out and replaced via the same procedure.
How Long Do Veneers Typically Last?
The life of veneers ranges from around 5 up to 20 years on the whole. The span also greatly depends on how they are kept; maintenance is the key to longevity. Porcelain ones are permanent and last the longest.
Certain studies reveal that you can stay with one set of veneers for at least 20 years without needing a replacement.
However, composite veneers stay in their top-notch condition for approximately 5 years before they start getting worn out. On the other hand, no-prep veneers can last 10 years easily.
Final Words
You can remove veneers only if you plan to get a fresh set for your teeth afterward. This is mainly due to the enamel shaving, amongst other placement steps. Get in touch with the dentists from AT Dental Care San Jose for more information regarding veneers.