I have heard that porcelain veneers can be done to portray different looks or personalities. Can you help me understand the differences? -Paula in North Carolina Paula, A beautiful smile makeover with porcelain veneers can provide you with increased confidence, self esteem, as well as portraying different looks. Here is a breakdown of how they […]
Should I Be Worried About My Repaired Porcelain Veneer?
I had porcelain veneers placed on my top two teeth a little over a month ago. It looked good at first, but when I got home, I noticed one looked like it had a small scratch across the front and it felt a little rough. I went back in and the dentist said it was […]
Will a night guard protect my porcelain veneers?
I am supposed to have eight porcelain veneers placed on my front teeth next week. This smile makeover is something that I’ve been saving up to get for years. I will be able to pay half up front and finance the rest. Now, my cosmetic dentist is recommending that I get a night guard to […]
Help! I was told I’m not a porcelain veneers candidate.
I have been wanting porcelain veneers for years to improve my smile. But, I was just told that I’m not a porcelain veneers candidate. I’m so sad because I have been saving up for this treatment. Do I have any other options? -Jen in Kansas Jen, Don’t lose hope just yet on your porcelain veneers […]
How do I find the best Lumineers dentist?
I really want to get Lumineers because, from everything I’ve seen online, the transformations are incredible. If my smile was finally white and not so crooked, it would give me so much self-confidence and I wouldn’t have to hide my smile anymore. How do I go about finding the best Lumineers dentist in my area? […]
I pressured my dentist into getting porcelain veneers.
I was so set on porcelain veneers and wouldn’t listen to anything the dentist told me. I think I screwed up. Here’s the deal. My teeth have always looked short and stubby to me. I would hide my smile in photos and was very self-conscious. This actress I follow was complaining about the same issues […]
The shine on my porcelain veneers makes them look fake!
I am really unhappy with how my porcelain veneers turned out. The shine is way too much and now they look fake. I literally reflect light when photos are taken of me. Is it possible to get this fixed without damaging the porcelain veneers? -Pam in Michigan Pam, Beautiful porcelain veneers are like art. The […]
My very own porcelain veneers horror story.
I wanted to get a smile makeover with porcelain veneers to fix my crooked front teeth. It was pretty minor crowding and the cosmetic dentist told me that porcelain veneers would take care of it, instead of ugly metal braces. Then, the plan kept changing. He said a single veneer, along with some composite bonding […]
Is it normal to have bleeding gums after porcelain veneers?
When I made the investment in porcelain veneers on my front teeth, I committed to diligent brushing and flossing to keep them looking great. But, right after I got veneers, my gums became extremely irritated. This was not normal because I have never had issues with my gums bleeding. They bleed almost every time I […]
Fixing a scratch on porcelain veneers.
I have been pretty happy with my new porcelain veneers. However, last week I noticed a small scratch on one of the front ones. When I went back into my cosmetic dentist, he acted like it was no big deal. He said he wanted to buff it out. He used a thin polishing tool with […]