I was so excited to get my porcelain veneers to make my smile look better. I ended up with 10 porcelain veneers and a crown on each side. I was really happy with the way the temporary veneers looked and felt. But, when the permanent teeth were cemented in place, I noticed that I am […]
Avoid these common porcelain veneers mistakes!
I am trying to figure out if porcelain veneers will work for me. My teeth aren’t too bad overall. They always get discolored and they aren’t perfectly straight. I read an article about how porcelain veneers can make your teeth look perfectly straight and white. How do I find out if they are an option […]
My dental bonding keeps coming off, can I get porcelain veneers?
I have had a gap in my front teeth ever since I was a kid. As an adult now, I was talking over options with my dentist. I wanted porcelain veneers. But, he recommended dental bonding. He said it wouldn’t be as invasive and the results would be just as nice. So, I trusted him […]
Will dental implants be an option after 30 years with a denture?
I have had a denture for over 20 years now for top teeth. Is there any way I can switch to dental implants? I want to have a smile I can be proud to show off. -Paul in Connecticut Paul, Thank you for your question. The good news is that you should be able to […]
Will porcelain veneers really work?
I truly want to believe that a beautiful smile with porcelain veneers can be a reality for me. But, I’m nervous that I won’t get the results that I’m seeing online. How do I know they will work before I spend all this money? -Shayna in Florida Shayna, Porcelain veneers can give you the smile […]
I hate my Lumineers, now what?
I was so excited to get Lumineers to fix my somewhat crooked and discolored teeth. I ended up getting five done on my front teeth. It has only been six months since I’ve got them done and they keep falling off. I had no idea this was a possibility and could keep happening. To make […]
What’s the difference between types of porcelain veneers?
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 […]
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 […]