porcelain veneers

April 10, 2021
Having Doubts about this Lumineers Case
My husband purchased me a Lumineers package for my birthday. I went in and had all the planning and tooth preparation done and then was just waiting for them to arrive. Several weeks passed and then the cosmetic dentist called and said that something is wrong with the impressions and they need to be re-done.…
March 31, 2021
The Secret to Very White Teeth
I have been using whitening toothpastes for years and never seem to get very white teeth. I’ve about given up and am now looking at getting Lumineers at the suggestion of my dentist. It looks like it can give me very white teeth, but I wanted to make sure I am on the right track…
March 5, 2021
Lumineers over Crowns
I have old dental crowns that look horrible. I’d like to get veneers and am told that the Lumineers brand can go over dental crowns. Would I be a candidate for this? How do I go about finding a dentist to do it? Everett Dear Everett, Above you will see an advertisement Lumineers placed…
January 16, 2021
What Else is Necessary with Porcelain Veneers?
I want to get porcelain veneers. My dentist is fine with that but said he wants me to get my teeth whitened first and my crooked front tooth straightened with Invisalign. I thought that porcelain veneers made your teeth whiter and could make a crooked tooth look straight. What else is really necessary with porcelain…
January 4, 2021
My Lumineers Do Not Look Right
I had porcelain veneers done almost 20 years ago. I loved them but it was time to get them replaced as they had started to show their age. My old dentist had retired and I used his replacement. I wish I had not now. It has been a completely different experience. First, even though I…
December 31, 2020
Tetracycline Teeth and No Money
I have tetracycline stains on my teeth. I had dental bonding placed on my teeth but they are old and chipping. I can’t afford the porcelain veneers my dentist thinks I should get. Is there a whitening option that will work for me? Or if there are ways to get porcelain veneers cheaper than my…
November 30, 2020
Getting Super White Teeth
I want super, super white teeth. My dentist said I won’t be happy with that because it won’t look natural. I don’t feel like I am going to get all my options from him. He’s a super nice guy and your basic bread and butter dentist, but for this I may need someone else. Can…
May 4, 2020
Finding a Cosmetic Dentist on Yelp!?
I have chipped a few of my teeth due to teeth grinding. I’m going to get a smile makeover and am thinking of dental bonding because they’re likely less expensive than porcelain veneers. I am aware they take an expert cosmetic dentist. I’ve been going through Yelp! and found two in my area with very…
February 13, 2020
Dealing with Teeth Whitening
I developed these opaque white spots on my teeth when I was much younger. My dentist insists my teeth are completely healthy. I mentioned to him that the appearance really bothers me, but he is more of the philosophy if it isn’t broke don’t mess with it. When I brought it up a few more…
January 4, 2020
matching teeth to eyeballs?
I wanted to know if it is possible to use teeth whitening to match my teeth to my eyeballs? Luke Dear Luke, I want to give you points for the most unique question I have received. There are two factors in answering this question. First, a lot of the answers will depend on one how…