New Orleans porcelain veneers

January 27, 2016
How can I remove stains from my porcelain veneers?
My porcelain veneers aren’t as white as they used to be. I drink a lot of dark soda and coffee and I think it stained them. What can I do to make them white again? — Vanessa Dear Vanessa, Porcelain veneers have a glaze that should make them resistant to staining. The only reason they…
November 26, 2015
Will dentist fix my cracked veneer?
I grind my teeth at night, but I was happy to find out that I could still be a candidate for porcelain veneers. I just got them done a couple months ago and I have been wearing a night guard. Last night, I was so exhausted that I feel asleep and didn’t get the night…
October 7, 2015
I want to get veneers, but I'm afraid they will cause tooth decay
I’m in need of a smile makeover, but not sure if I should go with porcelain veneers or Lumineers. Should I be concerned about tooth decay with veneers from food getting stuck under them? — Anastasia Anastasia, Regardless of what type of veneer you go with, if your dentist bonds them properly, there will be…
September 21, 2015
CEREC for porcelain veneers? My dentist seems to think so…
I will be fifty soon and while I look and feel pretty great for my age, my teeth are definitely not holding up as well. I’ve chipped and cracked a couple of them and overall, they just look old and discolored. I’ve read up on porcelain veneers and I’d like to treat myself to an…
March 27, 2015
Should I still be in pain two weeks after cosmetic procedure?
A month or so ago, I went to Mexico to have a cosmetic dental procedure done and now I’m afraid I made a big mistake. I had several lower crowns done and also veneers on my front upper teeth. I am in so much pain and it’s been a couple of weeks since I had…
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 28, 2014
Zoom whitening made my white spots look worse
My teeth have always had little white spots on them, and I was hoping that having them bleached would make them less noticeable. I talked to my dentist about Zoom whitening and decided to have it done, but I am utterly disappointed with the results. Instead of hiding the white spots, they are even brighter.…