I have had a gap in my front teeth ever since I was a kid. As an adult now, I was talking over options with my dentist. I wanted porcelain veneers. But, he recommended dental bonding. He said it wouldn’t be as invasive and the results would be just as nice. So, I trusted him […]
Will porcelain veneers really work?
I truly want to believe that a beautiful smile with porcelain veneers can be a reality for me. But, I’m nervous that I won’t get the results that I’m seeing online. How do I know they will work before I spend all this money? -Shayna in Florida Shayna, Porcelain veneers can give you the smile […]
Can I use superglue to fix my porcelain veneer?
I cannot believe that one of my porcelain veneers came off my front tooth and I have a job interview tomorrow. It looks silly! I am convinced that if I don’t do something it may end up costing me this job. I called the dentist and they are acting like it’s no big deal. They […]
I hate my Lumineers, now what?
I was so excited to get Lumineers to fix my somewhat crooked and discolored teeth. I ended up getting five done on my front teeth. It has only been six months since I’ve got them done and they keep falling off. I had no idea this was a possibility and could keep happening. To make […]
What’s the difference between types of porcelain veneers?
I met with a cosmetic dentist and he was telling me about porcelain veneers and how great they are to fix minor imperfections. When I left I did some research and I found Lumineers. They look awesome too! Can you tell me the differences between the different types of porcelain veneers? -Jess in California Jess, […]
How do I find the best dentist to fix my smile?
I have been fed up with my smile for years and am trying to figure out how to find the best dentist. The biggest problem I have is that my front teeth are oddly shaped. They are also shorter than the others and turned slightly. When I considered getting something done about them before, I […]
I made mouthwash – is it OK for porcelain veneers?
I found this awesome recipe to make my own mouthwash. Here are the ingredients: Filtered, boiled water (8 oz) 3% hydrogen peroxide (8 oz) Sea salt (2 TB) It works great. But, I do have porcelain veneers so I want to make sure it will be okay to use regularly? -Janice in Illinois Janice, The […]
Can my porcelain veneers be polished?
I am a smoker, but I thought porcelain veneers didn’t stain. I haven’t even paid them off yet and thought they would last longer than this. Is it possible that they could be polished to brighten them up? -Shannon in Kansas Shannon, Thank you for your question. It is difficult to figure out exactly what […]
I can’t talk after getting Lumineers!
I was so excited to get my new Lumineers so I was ready for my upcoming job interview. But, now I’m totally regretting it. What good is a beautiful smile if I can’t talk! Did the cosmetic dentist screw up? My tongue keeps getting stuck and it sounds like a have a lisp. They feel […]
Did I ruin my porcelain veneers?
Help! I think I screwed up my porcelain veneers. The last several months I’ve felt like they have become really dull. So, I decided to try to whiten them with whitening strips. Now, they look terrible! The four teeth that have porcelain veneers on them look like a totally different color than my other teeth. […]