Category Archives: Porcelain Veneers

My tooth is above my veneer

Posted on May 18, 2013 by writeradmin

I just spent quite a fortune on my porcelain veneers and on two of my teeth there is a small line where I think my tooth is showing. I’m worried that I will get tooth decay there. My dentist says … Continue reading →

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Why can’t my dentist get these porcelain veneers right?

Posted on April 29, 2013 by iowasmiles

Hi. Over the very long and trying course of visiting a dentist for the past 3 years, I have now have a complete mouthful of full porcelain restorations. I am not happy with the results. They are puffy, the upper … Continue reading →

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Choosing Porcelain Veneers

Posted on April 19, 2013 by writeradmin

Which brand of porcelain veneers are the best? I’m going to remake my smile and I want to get the best one possible. Brandon M.- Ft. Worth, TX Brandon, Your asking the wrong question. It isn’t the brand of porcelain … Continue reading →

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Can’t get Snap-on Smile, will Lumineers work?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by writeradmin

I was going to get Snap-on Smile. We had everything ready to go and then I found out I wasn’t a good candidate. So, now I’m back to square one. My dentist has been learning to do Lumineers. Will this … Continue reading →

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What to do about a cracked veneer

Posted on February 13, 2013 by writeradmin

I have what appears to be a tiny crack on my porcelain veneer. It is on the front tooth. I’ve had the veneers for about eleven years now. My dentist thinks they will last for a long time still and … Continue reading →

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Cosmetic Emergency

Posted on October 4, 2012 by writeradmin

Is a veneer falling off considered a dental emergency? I feel it is, but my dental office said that it is only a cosmetic issue and they can’t fit me in for five days. Even then, they may not have … Continue reading →

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Lumineers for cavities

Posted on August 19, 2012 by writeradmin

I have a lot of cavities and I’m embarrassed by my smile. Will Lumineers fix the cavities on top of the look of my teeth? Becky W.  from Arkansas Becky, Lumineers are a specific brand of porcelain veneers. Regardless of … Continue reading →

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Can I use my Sonicare on my porcelain veneers?

Posted on October 6, 2011 by iowasmiles

I’m getting porcelain veneers and was wondering about aftercare. I have read that I’m not supposed to let the hygenist use any kind of ultrasonic equipment on them. So I’m wondering going forward for my checkups and cleaning what I … Continue reading →

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I hate my new porcelain veneers. They’re discolored, smell bad, sensitive.

Posted on September 28, 2011 by iowasmiles

Ten years ago I had four porcelain veneers put on teeth 7,8,9,10. They were fantastic! This year one of them unfortunately cracked and I went in to have it repaired. Because I relocated I could not return to the same … Continue reading →

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Can you put porcelain veneers over composite fillings?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by iowasmiles

My dentist says that you cannot put veneers over a tooth that is mostly made up of composite, is this a true statement? This would be on my front two teeth. I wanted to do veneers but he recommends crowns. … Continue reading →

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