I have four porcelain veneers on my teeth. One of them now has a cavity. My dentist wants to remove the porcelain veneer and replace it with a dental crown, which will also take care of the decay. Is this the standard procedure for dealing with a cavity on a tooth with a porcelain veneer?… Continue reading Treating a Cavity on a Tooth with a Porcelain Veneer
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Don’t Be Fooled by 360 Porcelain Veneers
I need some help. I asked my dentist for some e.max veneers and he said I would be better off with 360 wrap veneers. Before I agreed, I asked how much tooth structure would need to be removed for those. They assured me hardly any. So, I went for it. I wish I had not.… Continue reading Don’t Be Fooled by 360 Porcelain Veneers
How Can I Treat Enamel Hypoplasia?
I have enamel hypoplasia and it makes it embarrassing for me to smile. I’ve been told there are some cosmetic treatments for this through a dentist. What are some ways I can fix this? Thank you in advance. I hope I can smile again soon. Andrea Dear Andrea, I am glRead More
Should My New Porcelain Veneers Be Sensitive?
I was FINALLY able to get my smile makeover. I cannot tell you how many years I have been saving up for this. I got six porcelain veneers and love them so much. The other teeth we just whitened because of the limitations of my budget. I’m thrilled with the results and find myself smiling… Continue reading Should My New Porcelain Veneers Be Sensitive?
Are Lumineers Bad for Your Teeth?
I’ve been looking into getting a smile makeover with Lumineers. While the ads look good, it seems some patients have had horrible experiences. Several have mentioned they feel like they now have horse teeth. Does this mean I’d be putting my teeth at risk with Lumineers? How do you knoRead More
Staining Around Porcelain Veneers
A little over a year ago, I had some porcelain veneers placed. My dentist told me that they are very stain resistant. Since then, they have been picking up stains. I am worried about this. What can be going on? I do smoke, but like I said earlier, my dentist told me they were pretty… Continue reading Staining Around Porcelain Veneers
Should I Get Online Dental Veneers?
I want to get porcelain veneers through a dentist, but they are pretty pricey. I found this online company that will provide a mold for me to wear snap-on dental veneers. It is a fraction of the cost from what my dentist is charging. Is this a good investment? I have an ugly smile and… Continue reading Should I Get Online Dental Veneers?
Mouthwash for Porcelain Veneers
I recently had porcelain veneers placed on and am loving my new smile. I want to take good care of it so I am trying to develop my own DIY mouthwash that will not damage them in anyway. Here is the recipe I have developed. Can you tell me if I need to adjust anything?… Continue reading Mouthwash for Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain Veneers During Pregnancy
I didn’t realize I was pregnant when I had my porcelain veneers done. Now I”m worried I did something that would harm the baby. Do you know if getting porcelain veneers is dangerous during pregnancy? Nancy Dear Nancy, Congratulations on becoming a mother! When it Read More
Root Canal on a Veneered Tooth
I had four porcelain veneers done. One of the teeth started bothering me. I really thought it was actually a sinus infection but instead, it turned out I developed a periapical abscess. My dentist said that means I need a root canal treatment. Will this ruin my porcelain veneer? Can I avoid the rRead More