Dental veneer opening?

[tkrusznnn89]

Hello Today at a routine cleaning, My dentist saw on an X-ray that one of my dental veneers is starting to "open". I asked if we should replace it sooner rather than later and she said we should just watch it and see. I'm due to go back in 4 months. She said there was no decay that she could see.
I'd also like to mention that my veneers are less than 2 years old I'd like some insight as to what she means by "opening" and also what could have caused this to happen. Lastly, why wouldn't she want to fix/replace the veneer right away?

Thank you!

 

[Dr M]

If the veneer is very thin, there is a chance that you could break it by removing it forcibly instead of leaving it to come loose by itself.
Veneers do sometimes need to be re-cemented, since the cement underneath the veneer might degrade over time, or the veneer becomes loose, due to biting into something too hard.
It might be that the dentist noted a space between your tooth and veneer, which might indicate that it is in the process of becoming loose.

 

[Shafay Majeed]

When your dentist mentions the veneer is starting to "open," she likely means there's a slight gap forming between the veneer and your tooth. This can happen due to factors like changes in the underlying tooth structure, bonding issues, or wear over time. She might want to monitor it to see if it worsens, as immediate replacement might not be necessary if there's no decay or significant impact on your oral health.