Can you floss between veneers?

Of course you can. Unfortunately… Not in this case though.

These veneers were done in a country in Asia. According to the patient, two of them fell off while the patient was still there. The veneers then were rebonded, and the patient was wondering why he couldn’t floss between them any more.

In the photos you can see the excess cement connecting all the porcelain together. I will not comment on the esthetic aspect, however… From a technical standpoint this case is a disaster waiting to happen. By being unable to floss, food and plaque will be trapped underneath and the gum inflammation will eventually lead to bone loss.

Many people travel to have dental work done. What do you do when there is a problem? Is it worth the savings and the risks ?