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 […]
Extreme sensitivity after porcelain veneers.
I love the way my new porcelain veneers look. They have made me feel confidant and I love looking in the mirror now. However, I have been dealing with some severe sensitivity. Anything cold gives me a zing! I can’t even drink a glass of cool water. When I called into my dentist, he said […]
Are Press On Veneers Comparable to Porcelain Veneers?
I’m curious to know how “Press On Veneers” compare to regular porcelain veneers. My teeth are stained pretty badly and I have a large gap between two of them. I’d like to improve the look of them. However, I’m also trying to save money. I believe porcelain veneers are out of my budget. But, I […]
My porcelain veneers are too shiny!
My new porcelain veneers are too shiny! They look fake and unnatural. Is there any way that the shine can be dulled or adjusted? Natural teeth don’t shine like mine do. I look silly. -Becky in Indiana The shine on porcelain veneers comes from the glaze that is applied to them. The glaze also helps […]
Help, my porcelain veneer is turning dark near the gum.
A couple years ago, I had a small chip on one of my front teeth, which was repaired with a porcelain veneer. I loved the way it looked at first. It blended in perfect and no one could tell I had any work done. However, a dark line is starting to visible right at the […]
Will porcelain veneers give me the whitest results?
Are porcelain veneers the way to go if I want a dazzling, white smile? I look at Hollywood stars and really want have a showstopper smile. I want people to take notice when I come in a room. Will teeth whitening or porcelain veneers give the best results? -Raven in North Carolina Raven, Yes, porcelain […]
Am I a porcelain veneers candidate?
I am interested in porcelain veneers to improve my smile. My teeth are tiny and I think porcelain veneers would give me the smile I’ve always wanted. But, my dentist doesn’t agree. He said that I would not be a good porcelain veneers candidate because I grind my teeth. This is heartbreaking news. Do you […]
Help! My porcelain veneer is way too long.
I recently had a porcelain veneer done on a front tooth and it looks hideous. Well, let me back up and explain the whole story. Five years ago, I chipped my front tooth in a biking accident. The dentist did some minor tooth bonding and it looked fine. I felt like it blended in pretty […]
Need an affordable cosmetic dentist to fix my teeth.
I recently visited with another cosmetic dentist to see about fixing my ugly tetracycline stains. My teeth are so embarrassing. But, I’ve seen several cosmetic dentists and they all recommend porcelain veneers. I will need to save for years in order to be able to afford porcelain veneers. Are there any affordable cosmetic dentists around? […]
Looking for a mouthwash for porcelain veneers.
I absolutely love my new porcelain veneers. The compliments keep coming. They tell me I look younger, happier and more confident. Honestly, my new smile has made me look and feel so much better about myself. The porcelain veneers were a pretty large investment. So, I want to keep them looking fabulous as long as […]