What happens if the edge of a veneer chips?
Small chips can often be smoothed or repaired, but the cause needs checking too.
A chipped corner on a veneer is one of the most common trouble calls dental clinics receive. The right response depends on the size of the chip, its location, and whether the underlying tooth is involved.
From polishing to replacement
A tiny edge chip that does not expose tooth structure can sometimes be polished smooth, and moderate chips may be patched with composite resin. Larger fractures, or chips at the biting edge that keep catching, usually mean the veneer is remade.
Just as important is why it chipped — a heavy bite contact, grinding at night, or a habit like nail biting often sits behind the damage, and results vary with those factors. Have your dentist assess both the chip and the cause so the repair lasts.
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