I finally was able to save up enough money to get eight porcelain veneers done on my front teeth. Then, as I was packing up to leave the dentist office after they were done, the dental assistant mentioned that the veneers may come off every couple of months and to be prepared for that. This […]
Why am I talking funny after getting porcelain veneers?
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 […]
My gums hurt after getting porcelain veneers.
Recently, I got two porcelain veneers placed on my front teeth. Ever since then, I have been having inflammation issues on the teeth with the veneers, as well as the neighboring tooth. When I called in I was able to get in right away with the dental assistant at the cosmetic dentist. She was surprised […]
I have a porcelain veneer that is turning dark.
I have had porcelain veneers on my teeth for two years. I had a pretty extensive smile makeover done with a total of 14 veneers, eight on top and six on the bottom. I have always kept good care of them and overall I’ve been really happy with how they look. Somehow I ended up […]
Learn from my porcelain veneers disaster!
My front tooth has had a small chip on it for years. I had tooth bonding before and it worked well for awhile. But, over time the bonding came off. So, I fully expected my new dentist do redo it. He recommended I get a porcelain crown instead because he said the chip was too […]
My porcelain veneers are too shiny!
I recently got porcelain veneers and was so excited to show off my new smile. The problem is, I hate the way they shine. I think it looks fake and unnatural. Is there anything that can be done to dull the shine? Natural teeth just don’t shine like this and although I wanted to transform […]
Can I use superglue to fix my porcelain veneer?
I cannot believe that one of my porcelain veneers came off my front tooth and I have a job interview tomorrow. It looks silly! I am convinced that if I don’t do something it may end up costing me this job. I called the dentist and they are acting like it’s no big deal. They […]
Is it normal to have bleeding gums after porcelain veneers?
When I made the investment in porcelain veneers on my front teeth, I committed to diligent brushing and flossing to keep them looking great. But, right after I got veneers, my gums became extremely irritated. This was not normal because I have never had issues with my gums bleeding. They bleed almost every time I […]
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 […]
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 […]