The bonding was wearing on my four front chipped teeth. I got the bonding in 2008, and it needed refreshing. I asked my dentist for veneers, but she said bonding is less expensive, veneers would require tooth preparation, and she could give me a perfect match with the bonding. So, I agreed. My dentist completed […]
I Thought Porcelain Veneers Don’t Stain
I thought that porcelain veneers were stain resistant until mine began staining last month. I got veneers in June 2021, so in just two years, I am noticing stains. I have not finished paying for the veneers yet. Should I schedule an exam with the cosmetic dentist who placed the veneers? I live almost two […]
My Temporary Veneers Are Awful
After weeks of talking to my dentist and planning my smile makeover, my temporary veneers are awful. They are not the color we agreed on, and they affect my speech. I told my dentist about the problem immediately, and she asked me to give the veneers a chance. I am ready to return to my […]
My Teeth Are Too Short
My teeth are too short, and I am self-conscious about them. Two of my sisters and a few cousins on my Mom’s side of the family have short teeth. I seem to be the only one annoyed enough to do something about it. It appears to be a genetic issue. I have been looking online […]
Why on earth are my porcelain veneers turning gray?
I made a big investment in myself a little over six months ago. I actually had 20 porcelain veneers done. I have been noticing lately that my veneers are looking gray. Do you know what could be causing this to happen? I am wondering if it’s my daily oral hygiene routine? I use Listerine, and […]
Is it OK to get a digital smile makeover?
Have you heard of a digital smile makeover? I saw something about it on television. It looks convenient and really easy. From what I understand, I just need to upload a photograph of myself and it will generate different looks to improve my smile. I can try different shapes and colors and actually see what […]
Will my porcelain veneer be ruined after a root canal?
I am prone to getting severe sinus infections, so when my face started swelling and I had some pain, I assumed that was what was happening. But, the pain didn’t subside after a couple weeks. So, I went into the dentist and unfortunately I have an abscess that has developed, which is a bummer because […]
Is it OK to buy porcelain veneers online?
I fell down a little over a year ago and hit my face on the curb. I ended up breaking the bottom half of one of my top, front teeth. Also, I have several teeth that are discolored. The cosmetic dentist went ahead and did dental bonding to fix the discoloration on my front teeth. […]
How do you fix a scratched porcelain veneer?
I got porcelain veneers done several months ago to fix some gaps in my smile. I noticed a little scratch or what looks like it could be a divot on one of the porcelain veneers on my front tooth. So, I went back into my cosmetic dentist and he said he could buff it out […]
Will no prep porcelain veneers work OK for me?
I am very curious about no prep porcelain veneers. I came across them when I was researching how to get a smile makeover and I am drawn to the idea of Lumineers because the photographs look so nice and I don’t want to have to get my natural tooth removed if I don’t need to. […]