{"id":1337,"date":"2019-09-14T06:17:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-14T11:17:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1337"},"modified":"2019-09-16T06:20:10","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T11:20:10","slug":"porcelain-veneers-overtreatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/porcelain-veneers-overtreatment\/","title":{"rendered":"when porcelain veneers are an overtreatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I talked to my dentist about getting my teeth whiter. I was thinking of teeth whitening, but he suggested I get porcelain veneers. He said then he could whiten my teeth and close a small gap I have at the same time. While I like the idea of not having my tooth gap any longer, the price he quoted me is pretty high. Could I  whiten my teeth and then get the porcelain veneers later when I have the money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Macey,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Copy-of-whitening_trays.jpg\" alt=\"custom-fitted teeth whitening trays\" class=\"wp-image-1226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Copy-of-whitening_trays.jpg 386w, https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Copy-of-whitening_trays-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I am not comfortable with your dentist&#8217;s recommendation. To me, if you just want your teeth whitened, porcelain veneers are a massive (and expensive) overtreatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-porcelain-veneers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Porcelain veneers (opens in a new tab)\">Porcelain veneers<\/a> are a procedure for patients looking for a total smile makeover. It is the go-to procedures for celebrities looking for that perfect smile. They can simultaneously change the shape, size, and color of your teeth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, they can close your tooth gap, and you could <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-teeth-whitening.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"get your teeth whitening (opens in a new tab)\">get your teeth whitening<\/a> done and then later get porcelain veneers, but you could close your tooth gap at a much lower cost with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dental bonding (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tooth-bonding.html\" target=\"_blank\">dental bonding<\/a>. In fact, that&#8217;s what I&#8217;m going to suggest you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want you to get your teeth whitened. Then, after a couple of weeks when the color has had time to settle, see a cosmetic dentist to close the gap in your front teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this procedure is done free-hand, it really needs to be done by a skilled cosmetic dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m going to suggest you look on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynewsmile.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"mynewsmile.com (opens in a new tab)\">mynewsmile.com<\/a> to see their list of recommended cosmetic dentists in your area. They prescreen each dentist who wishes to be listed for both technical skill as well as artistry. Any one of their listed dentists will provide you will stunning results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"New Orleans Dentist (opens in a new tab)\">New Orleans Dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I talked to my dentist about getting my teeth whiter. I was thinking of teeth whitening, but he suggested I get porcelain veneers. He said then he could whiten my teeth and close a small gap I have at the same time. 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