Is 21 too young for porcelain veneers? I was self-conscious about my teeth before braces. However, now that I’ve finished with braces, I want veneers to correct cosmetic imperfections in my teeth, which are irregularly shaped and stained. Thanks. Phoebe Phoebe Porcelain veneers protect more tooth structure than most cosmetic restorations. Dentists remove only […]
I’m Having Trouble Flossing Around My New Veneer
I had a veneer placed last September, and I’ve noticed an issue when I floss. As I guide the floss down the side of the tooth and around the gumline, it slips under the veneer. It doesn’t just slide past the contact point—it disappears under the edge at the gumline. I can feel it catching […]
Which Type of Porcelain Veneers Should I Ask For?
Which type of porcelain veneers should I ask for? I will schedule consultations for porcelain veneers with three dentists in April. Which kinds of veneers are the best? I would like to know so that I can determine if any of the dentists offer them. – Thanks. Lauren from NV Lauren, Porcelain veneers demand artistic […]
A Smile Makeover with Porcelain Veneers Left My Gums Inflamed
A dentist placed six veneers on my top front teeth for a makeover, but my smile is so broad that it’s noticeable where the veneers stop. I want at least two more veneers. However, I want to wait until my gum inflammation improves. It seems that the veneers irritated my gums. How long might I […]
My Dentist Buffed My Porcelain Veneer and Ruined It
I had a slight indentation/scratch on my left incisor porcelain veneer. I scheduled an appointment with my dentist to buff away the scratch. Although the scratch is gone, the veneer looks dull. It is matte, not shiny, although it is smooth. Will the veneer stain easily now that the shine is gone? Could another dentist […]
My New Porcelain Veneers Affect My Speech
After getting ten upper porcelain veneers, I complained to my dentist that the veneers affected my speech and bite. My dentist removed the front four veneers to replace them. While taking off the veneer for the left central incisor, he broke off the tooth. I needed an extraction and dental implant. Now, I am wearing […]
My Front-Teeth Veneers Are Off-Center with My Lips
My porcelain veneers are off-center. The line between my upper front teeth is a little more than 1/8 inch to the left of my lip midline. I guess this means the other six veneers are in the wrong place, too. It’s noticeable and embarrassing. I could not see this disparity with my temporary veneers, which […]
Why Did My Dental Bonding Stain After a Month?
Why is my new dental bonding stained after a month? I don’t smoke or drink coffee or tea. My dentist implied that something I am eating or drinking is causing the bonding to stain, but that’s not the case. Will my dentist need to replace the bonding? Thank you. Ember from CA Ember, After […]
Dentist Forgot to Tell Me to Avoid Coffee with Dental Bonding
I’ve only had dental bonding for two months, but it is stained. I thought it would last longer. Should I avoid tea and coffee? I don’t drink soda. If my dentist had told me that the bonding would stain so quickly, I might have explored other options, even if they cost more. Thank you. Fern […]
The Filling Keeps Falling Out My Porcelain Veneer Tooth
I have a cavity in my top left canine tooth. My dentist filled the tooth, and the filling came out within a month. Last September, the filling came out again, and now the filling feels rough. This is a white filling, by the way. I don’t accept silver ones. I saw my dentist about the […]