Porcelain Veneers

August 12, 2014
What can I do to cover tetracycline stains?
I have had gray stained teeth as a result of tetracycline for many years. All I really want is to have nice, white teeth. I’ve seen and heard a lot of negative stories about porcelain veneers and Lumineers. I’ve also researched bonding. What procedure would give the best results for my situation? — Adrianna in…
July 28, 2014
Unhappy with my porcelain veneers… shouldn't my dentist be required to fix them?
I am wondering what I should about the porcelain veneers I recently had placed… I am so unhappy with them. I can see two problems with them: 1) my canine teeth look crooked and 2) I noticed a little line above my left front tooth and wonder if it is my natural tooth surface showing…
June 25, 2014
Can I replace porcelain crowns with veneers?
I have a couple of crowns on my front teeth, but I would really like to replace several of my upper teeth with a set of new porcelain veneers – including the ones with crowns. Can crowns be replaced with veneers? — Sheila in New Mexico Sheila, While both a crown and veneer are made…
June 10, 2014
Will porcelain veneers make me look like Mr. Ed?
I’ve had stained and broken front teeth most of my life and often find myself comparing my smile to everyone around me. There are those people whose smile is so beautiful and natural and then there are the ones you can tell have had work done and look like they have horse teeth. If I…
June 3, 2014
Do porcelain veneers yellow?
Over the years, my teeth yellowed and I became very self-conscious about it. I saved up and recently had porcelain veneers put on, but realize that I never asked my dentist if my veneers will eventually start to discolor or yellow. I’ve spent way too much money to end up with ugly, yellow teeth again…
May 12, 2014
Can my 16-year-old get porcelain veneers?
My daughter’s front teeth are somewhat discolored, crooked, and one is larger than the other. She is only 16, but she has been begging me to let her get porcelain veneers. Is she too young? — Anne in Michigan Anne, There is no set minimum age for veneers; however there are some risks when placing…
April 10, 2014
Porcelain Veneers are Irritaing my Gums
I recently had some of my teeth prepped for porcelain veneers. Right now I am wearing temporary veneers, but I have noticed that my gums around the prepped teeth are very irritated – even to the point of bleeding. Is something wrong? – Shelly in VA Shelly, If you’ve ever experienced a home remodel or…
February 9, 2014
Did I ruin my porcelain veneers by using abrasive toothpaste?
Hello, I started using Crest 3d Vivid toothpaste a couple of months ago. A friend of mine just told me I shouldn’t be using abrasive toothpaste on my porcelain veneers, and recommended Supersmile toothpaste. I’m concerned that I have made a very expensive mistake…that the abrasive toothpaste has either scratched my veneers or it will…
February 3, 2014
Is it possible to refurbish my 20-year-old porcelain veneers?
I’ve had porcelain veneers for 20 years and they have lasted just about the length of time my dentist said they would. I got them because my teeth were stained by tetracycline and at the time, whitening treatments were not readily available like they are today. I would have liked to have gone that route,…
January 29, 2014
How can I avoid my sister's porcelain veneer nightmare?
My sister and I are grown adults with families, careers and homes of our own and yet, it always seems like we are competing against one another in everything – even our smiles. I have some spaces between my teeth and a few chips here and there that have made me self-conscious over the years…