Porcelain Veneers

October 15, 2023
Porcelain Veneers for My Crooked Teeth or Invisalign?
I’m trying to decide whether to get porcelain veneers for my crooked teeth or Invisalign. I just got engaged last weekend. I wasn’t expecting it so soon, but I am incredibly happy. I am regretting that I didn’t get Invisalign before now. I have several crooked front teeth, and now I am in a rush…
May 30, 2023
No Problems with Inflamed Gums Until I Got Porcelain Veneers
My gums have been inflamed since I got porcelain veneers in February. My hygienist and dentist showed me how to brush and floss with veneers, and I followed their instructions to the letter. I had my dental cleaning appointment in late March, and the dental assistant said I must be brushing too aggressively, so my…
May 26, 2023
Will a Porcelain Veneer Tooth with a Cavity Need a Crown Instead?
Is replacing a porcelain veneer with a dental crown necessary if I have a cavity in the tooth? My dentist found a cavity on my top left incisor during my dental cleaning and exam last week. I have veneers on my 8 front teeth and prefer not to have a veneer replaced with a crown.…
March 13, 2023
How Long Does Teeth Sensitivity Last After Getting Veneers?
I never had problems with teeth sensitivity before I got porcelain veneers. I am concerned because it’s been two weeks since I got veneers, and whenever I drink anything cold (not even icy cold), my teeth are sensitive. My dentist said I should be patient while my teeth calm long. How long are teeth sensitive…
January 27, 2023
Why Do My Inner Lips Catch on My Porcelain Veneers?
In November last year, I got 8 porcelain veneers on my front teeth, but my teeth catch on them. I trusted my dentist of 15 years for veneers. I have seen the work she has done for patients and have always felt that it looked great. A smile makeover was important for me as I…
November 11, 2022
Porcelain Veneers for Overlapped Teeth Instead of Invisalign?
Will you please tell me if porcelain veneers can straighten my teeth? I understand that Invisalign is an option, but at age 52, I prefer something faster than a year of orthodontic treatment. My upper teeth overlap. The overlap affects six teeth, but I realize that a dentist may see that other teeth are involved.…
July 29, 2022
Will Bonding Work for My Peg Lateral Teeth?
I have peg teeth on my left and right incisors. Also, the left tooth sticks out a little farther than my other teeth. I am self-conscious about my small teeth and do not smile for pictures. Is bonding enough to correct them, or will I need additional treatment? Thank you. Brielle from Spokane, WA Brielle,…
June 28, 2022
What Tools Can I Use to Remove Porcelain Veneers?
I hate my porcelain veneers and am tired of talking to my dentist about them. I asked her to remove them, and she told me that I couldn’t go back to my natural teeth, so there was no need to remove them. She also insists that the veneers I have are what I ordered, but…
April 15, 2022
How Can I Correct My Overlapped Teeth Without Braces?
What is the best kind of dentist to improve my smile without braces? I travel extensively for business, so I do not have the time to commit to years of treatment and the progress-check appointments that go along with it. I have three upper teeth that slightly overlap the tooth next to them. A few…
January 15, 2022
Should I Get Crowns or Porcelain Veneers for 7 Teeth?
I have seven bad teeth and would like to know if I should ask for crowns or veneers. My teeth look horrible. Part of it is genetic and poor shape. But my teeth have never been anywhere close to white. Nobody in my family has good-looking teeth. The other part is my not caring for…