I went to see my dentist about getting a smile makeover. My smile is finally healthy after a number of years. I want to improve how it looks now. My dentist is suggesting that I get porcelain veneers. However, they are VERY expensive. I did some investigating and it looks like I can get online […]
Am I Too Old for Invisalign?
I am in my late 60s and want to straighten my teeth. My understanding is that there are now some type of invisible looking braces that teenagers are wearing. Do you have to be a teenager for them or is there an age limit? I’d love to not have to wear a bunch of metal […]
Tetracycline Stains and No Money for Porcelain Veneers
I have had tetracycline stains for most of my life. I really want to get a beautiful smile. I know that porcelain veneers are the best way to go, but I’m afraid I cannot afford to do it right. The dentist I went to that had some beautiful work cost a fortune. I looked at […]
A Dental Flipper to Make My Teeth Look Straight
I wanted to know if I could use something like a dental flipper to make my teeth look straight. I feel I am too old for braces. I just want a beautiful smile without spending three years with a mouth full of metal. Brandon Dear Brandon, I am glad you wrote. A dental flipper is […]
360-Degree Veneers Are A Sham
I went in to ask my dentist about porcelain veneers. He did a quick exam and said for my case he’d recommend 360 degree veneers. I was worried about that and asked how much tooth structure needed to be removed. He assured me not much so I went forward with it. I really regret that […]
Unhappy with Porcelain Veneers
My fiance has always hated her smile. Her teeth are healthy, but her parents never took her to a dentist so all the chips and gaps were left. She hasn’t said anything, but I know she is worried about our wedding pictures. I wanted to get her a smile makeover as a surprise. She was […]
My New Crowns are Turning Yellow
I am rather upset about my smile makeover. My dentist made six porcelain crowns for me. First, not only does the color not match the rest of my teeth, but the crowns themselves are turning yellow and I have not had them that long, in fact it has only been a little less than a […]
A Fortune Wasted on My Smile Makeover
I’ve been in tears for months and finally decided to see if there is something I can do about this. I spent close to $30,000 on a smile makeover. It looks awful. I have a small mouth. The dental crowns he gave me are so huge that I can barely close my mouth. The only […]
Porcelain Veneers Horror Story
I have four misaligned front teeth and some crowding. I went to my dentist to discuss braces. He mentioned that he could fix my smile without braces using porcelain veneers and some bonding. That sounded really exciting to me so I agreed. Over nine thousand dollars later where he did do veneers and bonding, along […]
Veneers Keep Popping Off
I am frustrated. I had a smile makeover done with porcelain veneers and it has been a disaster. First, he ground down my teeth to little nubs. I guess that would be okay if the stupid veneers would stay on. I should have known there would be a problem when the temporary veneers didn’t stay […]