My regular dentist was getting close to retirement and recommended I see a cosmetic dentist to repair a small chip in one of my front teeth. He recommended direct dental bonding and then said porcelain veneers would round out my smile. Then, in the consultation, he changed his mind and said I needed crowns since […]
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 […]
What do I do about yellow dental bonding?
The cosmetic dentist did dental bonding on my two front teeth last week. I honestly thought they would like whiter. So, I decided to use baking soda to brighten them up. But, that failed big time. Now they look yellow! Finally my teeth looked nice and straight and now they are ugly and yellow. What […]
My cosmetic dentist messed up.
My cosmetic dentist used flowable resin composite material for a filling I had done recently. I have had composite fillings done in the past with no problem. But, this one is bothering me. It’s hard to explain. There is a sharp pain that persists when I chew certain crunch foods. It only lasted for a […]
I had dental bonding removed and now my teeth are ugly!
My dentist did dental bonding on several of my teeth to improve their appearance. At first, I was overjoyed because the worn down, chipped appearance was improved. However, it was just never right. I couldn’t speak normal. My teeth felt really bulky. So, the dentist said he would remove the dental bonding. Now, I have […]
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 […]
Looking for a cosmetic dentist that does composite veneers.
I am on the hunt for a cosmetic dentist to do composite veneers on two of my teeth. In the research I’ve done online it sounds like composite veneers are much more affordable than traditional porcelain veneers. However, I’m having problems finding a cosmetic dentist that offers them. Do you know how I can find […]
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 […]
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 […]