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. […]
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. […]
Should I be looking for a cosmetic dentist to fix my crowns?
I’m unsure which type of dentist I should be looking for – a cosmetic dentist or a prosthodontist. I have crowns on all my teeth and need more work done. In hindsight, I may not have needed to get crowns on all my teeth. But, I traveled to Mexico to get the work done and […]
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 […]