I don’t know what to do. I told my dentist about this huge opportunity I have to make a presentation. This could make my career. I’d mentioned wanting to freshen up my teeth with some whitening to make a good impression. He told me he’s a Lumineers certified dentist and he’d like me to consider … My Dentist Ruined My Smile
I’m a little frustrated about a situation with my new dentist and think I just need to get an outside perspective. Several years ago I had dental bonding done to repair a small chip on a front tooth. The bonding has been fine and I’ve always been happy with it. Recently it broke off, completely … My Porcelain Veneers Gave Me a Snaggletooth
I’ve been looking at getting a smile makeover. It looks like composite and porcelain veneers are similar, but the composite veneers are significantly more affordable. Are they adequate for a smile makeover? Mary C. – Maine Mary, If you’re just looking for an adequate smile, then sure, you could find a cosmetic dentist who will … Are Composite Veneers Adequate?
I have two crowns. They’re in good shape, but like the rest of my teeth, they’re showing their age. I’d like to get porcelain veneers to re-so the entire smile. Will I be able to put porcelain veneers on top of the crowns? Mary C. – Orlando, FL Mary, You can get your smile makeover. … Can I Get Porcelain Veneers if I Crowns?
I was under the impression that porcelain veneers could be made into any shape. I didn’t have a pretty smile before, but the new smile with the porcelain veneers looks fake to me. The teeth are boxy and all the same. In reality, the only thing more attractive about them is they’re whiter now. But, … I Thought Porcelain Veneers Could Make Any Shape Tooth
I was so excited for my recent smile makeover, which included porcelain veneers on my front teeth and a few crowns on my back teeth. I “test-drove” the temporaries and felt really good about how it was all going to look, so I gave my dentist the go-ahead to permanently bond everything. I quickly realized … I wanted a beautiful smile… but all I got was this lousy lisp!
I’ve lived most of my life with fluoride stains on my front teeth. My dentist first suggested I try teeth whitening, but it seemed to almost make the stains look worse until the color evened out. At my last appointment, I asked about other options to cover the stains, and he recommended porcelain veneers. I … Help… I want my fluoride stains gone!
I’ve had porcelain veneers on my two front teeth for quite some time, but I’m not really happy with them. While I have no complaints with how they look, what really bugs me is that they make it difficult to close my mouth. They feel so bulky! I’m looking into getting them replaced and I … What’s up with the hump from my porcelain veneers?
I think I am in a dilemma – and possibly an expensive one! I’ve had porcelain veneers for several years on my top four front teeth, but recently I noticed that they were looking very dull. For a quick way to brighten them, I picked up some whitening strips and used them for several applications. … Did I ruin my veneers with whitening strips?
I’m going on over twenty years of having the same set of porcelain veneers. I’ve really had a good experience for the most part even though a couple have fallen off here and there over the years. Whenever that happened, I would just go back to my dentist and he would re-cement them. At my … Why would I need to replace my porcelain veneers with crowns?
I’m really confused. I have a gap. Not between my front teeth, like most people, but between the next two teeth on top, off to the right. It wouldn’t be so bad if it was in the middle, but with both sides not matching, it just looks odd. I researched online, and I think Lumineers … Do I Have to Get Crowns or are Lumineers an Option?
I absolutely love my new Lumineers smile – it looks better than I could ever imagined! But lately I’ve noticed one little problem with my upper lip. The only way to describe it is that my lip gets stuck on my teeth and dries out. It seems to happen most of the time, but is … My Lumineers are giving me lip!