I have been wanting porcelain veneers for years to improve my smile. But, I was just told that I’m not a porcelain veneers candidate. I’m so sad because I have been saving up for this treatment. Do I have any other options? -Jen in Kansas Jen, Don’t lose hope just yet on your porcelain veneers […]
How do I find the best Lumineers dentist?
I really want to get Lumineers because, from everything I’ve seen online, the transformations are incredible. If my smile was finally white and not so crooked, it would give me so much self-confidence and I wouldn’t have to hide my smile anymore. How do I go about finding the best Lumineers dentist in my area? […]
I pressured my dentist into getting porcelain veneers.
I was so set on porcelain veneers and wouldn’t listen to anything the dentist told me. I think I screwed up. Here’s the deal. My teeth have always looked short and stubby to me. I would hide my smile in photos and was very self-conscious. This actress I follow was complaining about the same issues […]
How to Repair Relationship with the Best Cosmetic Dentist?
My group of friends turned me onto the best cosmetic dentist in the area. The guy is amazing and even has a few celebrity clients. We’re all at that age where our kids are out of the house and so we’re focusing more on the things we’ve always wanted to do. The group of us […]
The shine on my porcelain veneers makes them look fake!
I am really unhappy with how my porcelain veneers turned out. The shine is way too much and now they look fake. I literally reflect light when photos are taken of me. Is it possible to get this fixed without damaging the porcelain veneers? -Pam in Michigan Pam, Beautiful porcelain veneers are like art. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fixing a scratch on porcelain veneers.
I have been pretty happy with my new porcelain veneers. However, last week I noticed a small scratch on one of the front ones. When I went back into my cosmetic dentist, he acted like it was no big deal. He said he wanted to buff it out. He used a thin polishing tool with […]
Extreme sensitivity after porcelain veneers.
I love the way my new porcelain veneers look. They have made me feel confidant and I love looking in the mirror now. However, I have been dealing with some severe sensitivity. Anything cold gives me a zing! I can’t even drink a glass of cool water. When I called into my dentist, he said […]
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 […]