I had several teeth with dental bonding. One of them developed a chip. My dentist suggested we upgrade to porcelain veneers. I liked that idea, but when he found out I had fillings on some of the teeth he said we’d need to do porcelain crowns instead. Honestly, I don’t know anything about this kind […]
Cracked Porcelain Veneer
I received an inheritance. I decided to invest it in a smile makeover with porcelain veneers. I’ve always been ashamed of my smile and this would help me gain some confidence. I went to the best of the best. When I did it, I explained to them that I couldn’t afford them regularly but wanted […]
Can You Get a Single Porcelain Veneer?
I was planning on just getting one porcelain veneer for a tooth which has always bothered me. It’s always been darker than the other teeth. Originally, my dentist wanted to do a dental crown, but I didn’t want to grind the tooth down. He agreed to do the porcelain veneer. When it came in, it […]
Covering Tetracycline Stains
My twin sister and I both have tetracycline stains. About seven years ago, she had porcelain veneers placed to make her stained teeth look better. While I feel they do look better than the darkly stained teeth we’ve both suffered with, to me they didn’t look quite natural. She was told they had to use […]
Porcelain Veneers are Too Shiny
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 […]
Trouble Speaking After Porcelain Veneers
I’ve had 10 porcelain veneers made. When he put in the temporary veneers, everything felt fine. However, since getting the permanent veneers I’ve had trouble speaking. Do you have a recommendation for me? My dentist can’t figure out what’s going on. Lisa Anne Dear Lisa Anne, Something is off in what you’re explaining to me. […]
Worried Repair Damaged my Porcelain Veneer
I’m a little concerned about one of my porcelain veneers. I had a smile makeover done as was quite happy with them at the office. However, on the drive home I noticed an indentation with my tongue. I drove straight back worried something went wrong. The dentist looked at it and said it was just […]
Were Porcelain Veneers the Wrong Choice for Short Teeth?
I’ve had shorter teeth than my friends my entire life. It’s always embarrassed me. I saw a celebrity with the same problem who recently received porcelain veneers and her smile is absolutely gorgeous. I asked my dentist to do those for me. At first, he said it wasn’t a good idea, but I begged and […]
Is It Safe to Use Mouthwash with Porcelain Veneers?
I have brand new porcelain veneers and I want to take good care of them. I’ve been in the habit of using mouthwash. Is it safe to use that with my porcelain veneers? Is there anything else I should know about? Cathy Dear Cathy, It is safe to use mouthwash with one exception. You don’t […]
My porcelain veneers and crown don’t match
I recently had a mini smile makeover that included one crown and several veneers. I’m disappointed because the crown looks whiter than the veneers because I my tooth stubs are darker. Shouldn’t they match? My dentist is great and I have been going to him for many years, but I’m wondering about the lab he […]