{"id":708,"date":"2023-01-15T17:07:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-15T17:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=708"},"modified":"2023-01-31T17:07:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T17:07:47","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-veneer-falls-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2023\/01\/15\/what-to-do-if-your-veneer-falls-out\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Veneer Falls Out"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After all the time you put into getting and maintaining them, you might not want to think about what might happen if you lose a veneer<\/a>. That said, most people who have them will have to replace their veneers eventually, and having one fall out is far from uncommon. If it happens to you, here\u2019s what you should do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do If a Veneer Comes Loose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve lost your veneer, the first thing to do is to try and find it. It\u2019s possible that it can be reapplied, which will save you some headaches down the line. Put it somewhere safe until it can be reattached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, call your dentist, and they\u2019ll try and get you scheduled for an emergency appointment as quickly as possible. It\u2019s crucial that you do not try and reattach your veneer on your own\u2014you could damage both the porcelain and your teeth irreparably. Many of the glues you\u2019d use at home are also toxic, so putting them in your mouth isn\u2019t really advisable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your veneer has broken, you should still try and save it. The chances of replacing it are lower, but it\u2019s still possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Veneers Fall Off & How to Prevent That<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cement used to attach your veneers to your teeth is strong, but most people will want to replace their veneers at some point, so it\u2019s designed not to be permanent. With that being the case, your veneers may fall out on their own if they\u2019re over ten years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, there are some factors that can cause your veneers to come off prematurely. Here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n