Any dental procedure you undergo comes with a set of potential problems. The safest cosmetic dentistry procedures can sometimes go wrong. Even if the risk associated with your treatment is very small, it’s important for you to know what can go wrong so that if you need to return to the cosmetic dentist for help, you can do so in plenty of time.
If your body isn’t healing the way it should, or if you discover that you are experiencing one or more of the following symptoms, you need to pursue follow-up care with your cosmetic dentist immediately.
Dental veneers are a safe and popular choice for patients seeking whiter, brighter, more even smiles. They are meant to last ten to twenty years, or even longer. If your veneer has cracked, chipped or fallen off completely, it must be replaced. If your veneer discolors shortly after being applied, it will also need to be replaced. Improperly applied or fitted veneers can lead to irritated gums and damage to opposing teeth.
Dental crowns are the cornerstone of many dental treatments, including dental bridges. They are used most often to complete a root canal therapy and to protect the natural tooth by preventing re-infection of the inner canals of the tooth. If you have a cracked or wiggling crown, bacteria can make its way to the tooth pulp and infection can form. These issues, as well as the crown coming completely off, must be addressed by a dentist.
Dental implants are the state-of-the-art choice for tooth replacement and for hybrid dentures. Implants can fail over time, however, and may wiggle or ooze from the implant site. Serious swelling and redness definitely indicates a problem. If your implant has fallen off or you have serious pain at the implant site, call your cosmetic dentist.
You should enjoy the results of your cosmetic dentistry treatment; however, if these signs begin to show, don’t wait to address them. The problems will only worsen, and your cosmetic dentist will need to work harder to resolve your issues.
