Cracked Veneers
Can anything be done about a cracked veneer, or will I need a whole new one? Sammie M. – Brooklyn, NY Sammie, It is possible to bond the two pieces of veneer back together, but the pieces had to have...
View ArticleIs gum irritation normal with porcelain veneers?
I have temporary veneers on, but my gums are severely irritated. They’ve even been bleeding. I’m supposed to go in for my permanent veneers. Is there something wrong? Julia L. – Benton, AR Julia, Think...
View ArticleMy porcelain veneers keep falling off
I got porcelain veneers. They look OK, but the keep falling off. After having them fall over seven times, I finally had an new set made. They’ve not even been on three days and another one has fallen...
View ArticleStarted to get crowns but think I want veneers
I’ve had two teeth prepped for crowns, but as I’ve thought about it, I want to get a set of porcelain veneers on most of my front teeth. Is it too late to switch? Nesibe A. – Houston, TX Nesibe, The...
View ArticlePick the dentist, not the lab
I have been trying very hard to decide which dental lab to use for my porcelain veneers. I heard it is the lab that makes them. Do you have any recommendations? Which one do you use? Sarah K. –...
View ArticleAlternatives to dental bonding for chipped tooth
I chipped two of my front teeth. My dentist said the standard treatment is to get dental bonding. But, he also said that they would have to be re-done every few years. I want something that is more...
View ArticleDisagreement over number of veneers
My dentist and I are in a disagreement. I wanted to get four porcelain veneers because I just wanted my front teeth done. But, he said because I have a wide smile I need eight. Is he just trying to get...
View ArticleWhy Can My Teeth Not Be Reshaped Like My Friends?
My best friend got porcelain veneers. Her teeth were always prettier than mine, but now they’re absolutely gorgeous. I went to my dentist after doing some research. It really looked like this...
View ArticleMy dentist stained my Lumineers…on purpose!
I got eight lumineers. My dentist and I discussed how I’d like them. I’m happy about all of it except one part. He stained them. When I asked him why he did it given that we’d discussed everything, he...
View ArticleCan you use mouthwash with porcelain veneers?
Someone recently told me that I shouldn’t use mouthwash with my porcelain veneers. I thought you could do anything with veneers you can with your natural teeth. Dion B. – San Antonio Dion, Both...
View ArticleCEREC Veneers of Porcelain Veneers
I think it is time to update my smile. I’m 52 years old and my style is starting to give away my age. I mentioned it to my dentist. He suggested CEREC veneers, saying it’s just as good as a lab. I keep...
View ArticlePorcelain Veneers with Dental Crowns
Is it possible to get porcelain veneers if you have dental crowns? Chuck – Atlanta, GA Chuck, Yes, you can get porcelain veneers, but only on the teeth without the dental crowns. The teeth that are...
View ArticleAre Orthobands a Good Substitute for Porcelain Veneers?
I have a gap between my two front teeth and my dentist has been suggesting orthodontics. I told him I wasn’t really up for the long-term commitment required of braces, so he recommended porcelain...
View ArticleCan a Crooked Porcelain Veneer Be Repaired?
I need some advice. I had a chipped tooth my old dentist repaired with bonding. I’ve moved out of state so have a new dentist. My chip repair broke. I spoke to my new dentist and she said bonding can’t...
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Can Off Centered Porcelain Veneers be Fixed?
I’ve gotten porcelain veneers. After he bonded them on he let me look at them. I liked how they looked. They were definitely better than my natural teeth, but they looked off center to me. My dentist...
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