Broken Veneer Repair in Skillman, NJ

Rinse it gently and keep it in a clean container. An intact veneer can be rebonded, and even a broken piece shows how it failed.

No. Household glue damages the tooth and the veneer and makes a proper rebond harder. Keep the veneer safe and call for a same-day visit.

Chew on the other side and skip hard, crunchy and sticky foods until it is fixed, so a chip doesn’t become a crack.

Not if it no longer fits comfortably. Bring it to your visit, and the guard is checked or remade along with the veneer.

It is when there is pain, a sharp edge cutting your lip or tongue, or the tooth underneath is exposed. A front veneer that comes off is also worth a same-day visit, so the bare tooth is protected and the veneer can be rebonded.

Yes: book online anytime at www.deluxedentistry.com/schedule-appointment. You can also call (609) 303-2005 or (609) 400-1393 during office hours.

A veneer that breaks more than once is telling you something: grinding, a bite that hits it too hard, biting nails or hard objects, or a worn bond. The cause is checked and treated, not just the chip.

Yes. Nighttime grinding and clenching chip and loosen porcelain over time. A custom night guard protects your veneers while you sleep.

Don’t bite ice, pens, fingernails or packaging, wear a night guard if you grind and a mouthguard for contact sports, and keep your regular checkups so a worn bond or an early chip is caught before it breaks.

No. Whitening lightens natural teeth, not porcelain or composite. If your natural teeth are whitened first, a new veneer is matched to the brighter shade. The ADA explains how veneers work.

If it is intact and still fits, yes. The veneer and the tooth are cleaned, the tooth underneath is checked and the veneer is bonded back on at the visit. Bring it with you in a clean container.

Our in-house team. Veneers are placed, repaired, rebonded and replaced in-house, at either office, with the artistry and precise shade matching that keep your smile looking natural.

The veneer has no nerve, but the tooth under it can. Sensitivity to cold, pain when biting or swelling means the tooth needs to be checked, which happens at the same visit.

Sometimes, after a hard knock. Digital x-rays and an exam show whether the tooth is cracked or the nerve is affected. If it is, a root canal or a crown is done in-house before the veneer is replaced.

Precise 3D scans, taken with state-of-the-art technology, capture the shape, and the shade and translucency are matched to your neighboring teeth before the new veneer is placed.

Polishing, a bonding repair or a rebond costs less than a new veneer, and you see the price first, with new porcelain veneers starting at $1,500. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit, and 0% financing through Cherry is available.

Porcelain veneers last 10 to 15 years on average, and composite veneers 3 to 5. Grinding, biting hard objects and skipped checkups shorten that, which is why a night guard and regular visits help.

Some patients notice mild sensitivity for a few days after a veneer is bonded, and it fades. Sensitivity that starts later, under a veneer that is chipped or lifting, is a reason to have it checked.

Yes, for a small chip. Composite bonded to porcelain restores the shape quickly. A larger break gets a new porcelain veneer.

No. Only the damaged veneer is repaired or replaced, and the new one is matched in shade, translucency and shape to the veneers and teeth beside it.

Polishing and most bonding repairs need little or no numbing. When a veneer is replaced, the tooth is numbed first, so you feel pressure rather than pain, and sedation is available for patients who prefer it.

Porcelain is the superior choice: it resists stains and lasts 10 to 15 years on average, compared with 3 to 5 for composite, and a break is a good moment to choose the right material. See porcelain veneers and composite veneers.