“What happens if you get a cavity under a veneer?”

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“What happens if you get a cavity under a veneer?”

I got a cavity under a veneer. What should I do?

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**Kianoush Alem** Dentist Washington, DC · Accepted Answer

Kianoush Alem Dentist Washington, DC

the veneer should be redone if possible

**Dr. Robert Korwin** Dentist Red Bank, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Korwin Dentist Red Bank, NJ

Probably filling or replace veneer. Other treatments vary depending on
the depth and width of the cavity.

**Shaija Muneer** Dentist Wyckoff, NJ · Accepted Answer

Shaija Muneer Dentist Wyckoff, NJ

Fix the cavity or change the veneer.

**Dr. Robert Gittelman** Dentist Marietta, GA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Gittelman Dentist Marietta, GA

Sometimes it can be repaired, but often you will need a new veneer.