porcelain veneers

June 13, 2016
I'm afraid my hygienist will ruin my porcelain veneers!
I’ve got eight veneers on my front teeth. I have a regular cleaning coming up and I am worried about the tools the hygienist uses. Could my veneers become loose or even break during the cleaning? — Sara Sara, Porcelain veneers are very strong, so a hygienist won’t pull them off or break them; however, with that…
May 25, 2016
Tetracycline stains are nothing but trouble
I have some serious tetracycline stains on my front teeth and finally decided to do something about it. My dentist said that crowns would be best, but after having eight done (and re-done twice), I’m pretty much convinced he has no idea what he is doing. He replaced the first set because they looked yellow…
April 11, 2016
Zoom whitening made my teeth look worse!
I recently got my braces off and have very noticeable white spots on my front teeth. My dentist recommended Zoom whitening, so I tried it. I could tell right away that the spots looked even worse, but he said I just needed to wait a few days for the color to even out. It’s been…
March 25, 2016
Can I fix my tooth gap with orthodontic bands?
I’m trying to find an affordable and fairly quick way to fix the gap between my front teeth. Braces will take too long and I’m not in at a point in my life where I want make the time commitment. Another option my dentist recommended was porcelain veneers, but they cost an outrageous amount of…
November 19, 2015
Is my 16-year-old daughter a candidate for implants?
We have a unique situation with my daughter. Although she is old enough that she should have all of her adult teeth, a couple didn’t come in and she still has the baby teeth. Our dentist doesn’t seem to be worried about it and says that her baby teeth could last the rest of her…
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…
June 4, 2015
Single veneer replacement – should I be concerned about color match?
About a month ago, I had veneers put on my front teeth. Because of some exposed dentin, I’ve endured quite a bit of sensitivity (although it’s getting better). When I saw my dentist this week, he said he wants to correct the fit issue and replace the one veneer. Will he be able to match…
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…
March 12, 2015
Crowns or porcelain veneers for tetracycline stains?
I had porcelain veneers placed about 18 years ago to cover very severe tetracycline stains on my teeth. Even though the veneers looked gray, it was better than living with almost black teeth. Now my veneers need replaced, but when I consulted with my current dentist he and his lab tech decided on crowns instead. I’m not sure…