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 […]
My porcelain veneers horror story.
My long-time family dentist recommended porcelain veneers to improve my smile. The opportunity came along for me to be the keynote speaker at a major industry event. I felt self-conscious at my last regular dental appointment, and my dentist told me porcelain veneers would be perfect. I went ahead and let him do the smile […]
Can you give some tips on selecting a cosmetic dentist?
I’ve started the search for a cosmetic dentist and I’m feeling overwhelmed. I started by checking out a local cosmetic dentist near me in Barrington, IL. But, he suggested x-rays. So, I did them. But, I’m not sold on his practice. So, do I need to get x-rays done as I see each potential cosmetic […]
I’m crying inside about how much I spend on ugly Lumineers.
I just spent over $13,000 on Lumineers and I hate them. After meeting with the cosmetic dentist, I explained that I wanted them to be dazzling white. He put a stain on them to help them blend in and make them look more natural. But, I am mortified at how they turned out. They weren’t […]
What is the best cosmetic dentist treatment for tetracycline stains?
How do I go about finding the best cosmetic dentist in Barrington, IL for tetracycline stains? My tetracycline stains are really dark. I’ve been to a general dentist and they are recommending I see a cosmetic dentist. I don’t know how to go about finding the best cosmetic dentist in my area. My job keeps […]
What do you think about porcelain veneers on Groupon?
I have been considering porcelain veneers for years. I’d like to have them placed on my four front teeth. I have been into see a couple cosmetic dentists for a consultation. But, I never moved forward. The main reason I haven’t moved forward is because they are so expensive. So, when I saw a local […]
I don’t want fake-looking porcelain veneers.
I am very interested in porcelain veneers. I am in a high profile job, so a nice smile is very important. But, I don’t want to look fake. I’ve seen cases that look too glitzy. Sadly, my teeth aren’t in good shape. So, I know veneers would be worth it. I just don’t want everyone […]
Why are my porcelain veneers so stained?
I loved my porcelain veneers from the second I saw them. I felt beautiful, confident and it changed my whole demeanor. But, after only two years, I’m not loving them so much anymore. After the first year, I started noticing some light staining on them. I couldn’t figure out if it was something I was […]
Help! My porcelain veneers are gray.
I had a complete smile makeover done just over six months ago. That’s 20 porcelain veneers and they are turning gray! I’ve been wracking my brain as to why this is happening and now I’m wondering if it could be my Listerine? I’m kind of addicted to it. I love fresh breath. Also, I use […]
Will no prep porcelain veneers work for me?
I have relatively small teeth and one of the options I’m researching is no preparation veneers, like Lumineers. I’m wondering if no prep veneers will work for me instead of traditional porcelain veneers. The main goal I want is to have my teeth look bigger. What are you thoughts? -Tami in California Thank you for […]