Metairie porcelain veneers

• January 14, 2015

  Help…my gums look uneven after porcelain veneers

  I recently saved up to get porcelain veneers and was so excited when I was finally able to get the appointment scheduled and get the process going. One of the main things I was concerned about was how uneven the bottoms of my teeth were. My dentist assured me that the veneers would look great…

• December 5, 2014

  My sister looks like bugs bunny!

  I have an identical twin sister and we happen to have identical teeth, too (they’re slightly crooked and small). For as long as I can remember, we’ve both talked about getting porcelain veneers, and she actually went ahead and had them placed by her regular dentist. While I’m glad she decided to do it, I’m…

• November 26, 2014

  Tired of my Lumineers falling off!

  I was so excited to have Lumineers placed on several of my teeth a few months back, but now they keep falling off. I’ve had to go back to my dentist to have same tooth re-bonded three times and this time I accidentally swallowed the veneer. When I asked my dentist what I should do,…

• November 13, 2014

  I'm ready to say goodbye to my gap… what are my options?

  I’ve had a gap between my front teeth for as long as I can remember. I’ll be turning 40 soon and I’d like to start this next phase of my life by getting it fixed. My dentist recommended braces, but I’d like to explore other options that might not take as long to see a…

• October 6, 2014

  Why are my veneers yellowing and looking black at the top?

  I am so depressed about my teeth right now. I have a class reunion coming up and I don’t even want to go because my teeth look so bad. When I was 16 I had two veneers placed on my front teeth and now, 16 years later they are yellow… and, to make matters even…

• 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…

• 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…