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 I convince my dentist to do Lumineers?
I went to see a cosmetic dentist and asked him to do Lumineers. I was impressed with all the before and afters I have seen online. But, he doesn’t recommend them. How do I get him to do Lumineers for me? – Jessica in Oregon Jessica, Lumineers are a heavily marketing brand of porcelain veneers. […]
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 […]
Can you explain the different looks available from porcelain veneers?
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? […]