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Is Replacing Dental Veneers Expensive?

You are a perfect case!
Sep 27, 2011

Thanks for explaining you current smile and its problems – but it is great that you have the easiest kind of smile to improve with porcelain veneers. The result will be awesome. You will be thrilled!

Back to your question – yes, after 20 years there are some veneer cases that need to be re-done. This is due to the porcelain wearing out or other functional use problems. But this isn't the case for all veneer patients. I did several full veneer cases in…

What is my Best Bet to Treat my Tetracycline Stained Teeth?

Thin porcelain veneers are your best choice
Jul 27, 2011

I do understand your concerns and it's natural to be kind of confused with the differing opinions that you will hear.

I hope I can help you understand the differences and help give you the best advice for the goals you listed – natural, lasting & painless. Porcelain veneers is your best option. Saying that, not all porcelain veneers are the same. If you chief concern is tetracycline stains and your teeth arrangement (orthodontic relationship) is…

Porcelain Crown Vs Porcelain Veneers for Peg Laterals After Braces

A veneer and 3/4 crown are the same on a peg lateral
Jul 15, 2011

Thanks for including pictures on your smile. The docs recommending veneers or 3/4 crowns on your peg laterals are really saying the same thing – although the terms used make it sound different.

The good news is that the porcelain veneers need very little tooth preparation (not none, but a very small amount) and the results will look lifelike. You will be really happy and have a long lasting result.

The doc recommending bonding on 6 teeth, must be seeing something not…

How Does Bonding Differ from Porcelain Veneers?

Different materials
Jul 6, 2011

Both porcelain and composite (bonding) are restorative materials that mimick natural teeth. Of the two, porcelain is both stronger and in most cases, has a more lifelike appearence – which is porcelain's superior qualities.

On the other hand, composite (bonding) is a fantastic material for esthetic restorations. Bonding is typically more often used on partial coverage fillings. Composite is contoured free-hand and using this material requires your dentist to have…

Can a Crown Be Reshaped?

Yes, you can reshape a cemented crown
Jul 4, 2011

Minor reshaping is common on crowns and not a problem in most cases. If removing some of the 'over roundness' helps the new crowns match you existing teeth, then yes reshaping is the best solution. Your dentist can easily manage this and polish the porcelain to a high gloss again. Of course, some additional concerns apply to metal based crowns – although the great majority of anterior crowns are all-ceramic in 2011.

The only problem is if the new crown needs…

Crown on Two Front Teeth

You can be confident in crown strength
Jul 2, 2011

I understand the history with you case. The lack of success has led you to question the strength of crowns – and rightly so.

The new materials in dentistry for full crowns is far stronger than just a couple of years ago. The bonding technique to the tooth below has also been vastly strengthened. You most likely will not need any bridge work at all. Perhaps an implant if the remaining tooth is too weakened. Every case is unique but the dental materials are…

Do Dental Veneers Look Fake?

Veneers should appear natural
Jul 2, 2011

Natural appearing veneers are the goal. A great case is when your friends and coworkers can't see your veneers aren't natural teeth.

Even if you, the patient, selects a whiter (bleach) shade for your veneers – the final result should look completely natural. You need to select a great dentist/lab technician team for your case. Not all dentists are trained in natural esthetics. The dentists here on RealSelf should all be great choices for natural appearing…