I’m trying to figure out what to do to improve my smile. I have one crown and three porcelain veneers on my front teeth, and I’ve had them for decades. Now, I’ve noticed that the gum tissue seems to be receding around the crown and one of the veneers is chipped. So, it’s time to […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]