What happens when veneers fall off?

Veneers are the best tool to improve your smile and are built to last long. Once they are in place, you will feel your teeth are ready for decades. Veneers have the potential to fail like any dental restoration. While there is a slight chance of this, If your veneers get damaged or fall out, you should get them fixed as soon as possible.

Why Do The Veneers Fall off?

There are many causes to make veneers fall off. Some reasons have been listed below:

• Age: The main reason for the fall of the veneers is how worn out they are—the porcelain ones last for ten years and more in most cases. However, they get detached from the teeth with time because the adhesive bonding weakens over time, making them lose and fall off. 
• Tooth decay: A common reason for the fall of the veneers is when the teeth on which they are placed get decayed. There are various reasons for tooth decay, and it happens because of bad oral hygiene or prescription drugs that individuals cannot escape.
• Teeth grinding: One common reason is the habit of the patients grinding their teeth. Some people grind their teeth during sleep because of physical or psychological reasons. If bruxing occurs frequently, the force on veneers is high, and they cannot hold up the pressure and may get damaged.
• Poor adhesive: If the bonding agent used for the veneers to stick on teeth is not good quality, they might fall off. In this case, it is a fault on the dentist’s side.
• Lack of care: The common reason veneers break off is not taking care of them. They are delicate and require maintenance. If they receive harsh treatment like chewing hard foods or grinding teeth, they might fall off easily from the mouth.

How To Treat The Damaged Veneers?

When your veneers fall off or get damaged, do not put them back yourself. If you try to fix them  yourself, you will cause further damage. If they fall off, put them in a container and call your dentist for an appointment.

If you have used the veneers for over ten years, they might have dislodged due to their wear and tear. In such a case, keep the damaged veneer in a small box and get an appointment with the dentist. 

The dentist will look at the damaged veneer and decide whether it can be repaired or if new ones are required. Depending on the state, the dentist will put them back momentarily and see if they fit. If the veneer does fit, he will clean off the adhesive and see the inside surface. The surface is treated chemically, and rebonding is done. This repair will last for years.

If your dentist has not used the right bonding agent to attach the veneers and they have fallen off, you should see another dentist. If your dentist declares that the problem is with the bonding, you should seek a second opinion.

When your teeth decay, the adhesive loosens, and the veneer may fall off. It is essential to take care of your lifestyle to stop tooth decay. Tooth decay is harmful not only to veneers but also to your health. If you are on life-saving drugs that hasten your tooth decay, consult your doctor about the side effects of the drug.

If you grind your teeth regularly in your sleep, you should wear a teeth guard, and this will prevent the veneer from getting stressed out and chipped. The most important rule to prevent your veneer from falling off and getting damaged is to look after them properly. 

Avoid chewing on candies very often. Chewing on hard foods like ice and toffee should be avoided. The veneer cannot bear so much pressure and will wear out quickly. Therefore, handling them with care is very vital.