porcelain veneers

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,…
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…
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…
March 12, 2014
What can be done for tetracycline stains?
Hello, I am in need of a solution for covering the dark tetracycline stains on my teeth. A friend of mine had veneers put on several years ago for the same reason, but hers look bulky and fake. The dentist said that opaque veneers were best for covering dark stains. How can I cover my…
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…
January 15, 2013
Quality porcelain veneers that don't fall off
We receive many inquiries to our website from people who are not our patients, but whose porcelain veneers fall off—some whose veneers keep falling off, even though they have been re-bonded. Porcelain veneers should last 15 to 20 years or longer, depending on how well you take care of them. But the duration of the…
September 27, 2012
Should I get composite filling or porcelain veneers to close my gap?
I want to close a gap between my front teeth. I know that composite fillings are cheaper than veneers, but how do they really compare? If veneers are really better I don’t want to be too cheap to spend the money for them. Thanks for your help – AnnKatherine AnnKatherine – It sounds as you’ve…