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Archives for June 2019

Porcelain Veneers are Too Shiny

Posted on June 29, 2019 by writeradmin.

I recently got porcelain veneers and I hate them. The teeth are so shiny it is unnatural looking. It’s so obvious they are fake because real teeth don’t shine this much. Is there a way to lessen the shine on them? Marcy Dear Marcy, When porcelain veneers are done, the glaze is super important. It […]

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Dental Tourism Disaster

Posted on June 17, 2019 by writeradmin.

Can you help me? I went to a European country in order to get a smile makeover I could afford. Even with the travel, I saved $50,000. I loved how the smile looked and was pleased as punch until they started falling off.  I’ve been doing everything they’ve told me to. I cut up all […]

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