Van Nuys Porcelain Veneers doctors
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Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
6301 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys |
23 answers |
Recent Answers
I was wondering whether dental veneers would be able to bring back the length and point of my bicupids? I went to a dentist who wasn't very skilled and he shaved the point down way too much, my smile doesn't look half as broad now, and you can see the back part of the tooth when I smile because there's no length on the front side. - Photo included
I am sorry about your experience with your doctor, but do not be disheartened. Porcelain veneers are the best choice for restoring the length and structure of your teeth. There should be no need for reduction since this is an additive procedure. Make sure you work with your orthodontist and express your desire to have a wider smile before the placement of your veneers.
Are there any precautions I need to take if I were to get veneers? For instance, like not eating hard foods, or hot/cold foods? Are veneers hard to break? If I accidentally bang my tooth with a spoon will a crack easily? Whomever answers, THANKS FOR ANSWERING :)
Porcelain Veneers are as durable as your own teeth as long as you take care of them. Your real teeth can crack if you use them as a tool to open wrappers, lids and other objects. If you hit your real teeth with a spoon or you fall your real teeth can crack or break off. This applies to veneers as well. You do not crush ice or bite down on really hard candy with either real teeth or veneers. You need to take the same precuations with both. Sensitivity to hot or cold is not affected with application of veneers. You need to make sure your bite is correct before Veneers are placed so there is noextra stress being placed on them. You need to be aware if you are clench or grind your teeth and, if so, wear a bite guard at night to protect the veneers. When a veneer fails, it is usually due to poor hygiene on the part of the patient. You need to brush regularly with a soft brush, floss and get regular dental checkups so there is no gum recession where decay may start under the veneer. Longevity for this procedure is great .Veeners are a good cosmetic fix and will create a beautiful smile! Good luck!
What's the chance a tooth with veneers will have problems with decay (assuming that the patient takes good care with cleaning and flossing and a reasonable diet). What's the chance of decay with crowns under the same maintenance and care?
Any kind of dental restoration, whether veneers or crowns, is susceptible to decay at the margins where the gum and tooth meet. Decay begins with bacteria building up and working its way under the restoration. The modern techniques for placing veneers, non prep veneers and crowns are so good that this seldoms happens if the patient has good oral hygiene. This means brushing and FLOSSING your teeth at least three times a day! Your restoration is only as good as the oral hygiene you practice !
