Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentists

Can I Have my Veneers Removed? I Dislike the Look and Feel.

I just had 6 upper porcelain veneers put on and I hate them. They are very thick and bulky but also much whiter than i had expected. My dentist did not give me proper temporary veneers to see what they would be like, but also failed to show me how they look before bonding them.

I am very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with your veneers.  It is unfortunate that you did not have the opportunity to view the veneers before they were bonded.  In our office we do a diagnostic waxup, make the temporaries to mimick the permanent veneers, and give our patient ample time to approve their veneers before bonding.  With the strong bonding cements today, the veneers can be removed, but only by drilling them off.  If your teeth were not prepped, you can remove them and polish the teeth.  However, if your teeth were prepped, you will have to have new veneers fabricated that meet your expectations. 

Toni Margio, DMD

Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist

Why Does my Dentist Recommend Crowns Instead of Veneers? My Teeth Are Healthy

I am 46 y.o. and have many root canals and crowns (molars only). The overall appearance of my teeth is very nice and I receive compliments often on my smile. I told the dentist I am unhappy with the old molars (done by someone else, we've moved and this is a new dentist for me). The old molars are discolored and I was looking to replace them closer to uniform whiteness throughout. He immediately suggested crowning every tooth in my mouth. I saw no examples of veneers in his portfolio. Thx!

Without doing an exam or seeing xrays, it is hard to recommoned exactly what you need, but maybe I can give you some guidance.  If a tooth has no fillings or a root canal, and especially in the front, I would recommend only veneers.  Veeners are a good choice  if you are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth and have tried teeth whitening already.  However, on the posterior teeth, which it sounds like you have root canals and crowns, I would recommend crowns.  Also, there are different types of crowns.  Usually, we prefer non-metal crowns in our practice.  It is important to be able to have a discussion with your dentist about all of your options.

Toni Margio, DMD

Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist

How to Deal with Bad a Veneer?

I have veneers on my four front teeth. The two outer (smaller teeth) veneers have popped off a couple of times. I have gotten them re-cemented, but one has popped off again. I do realize that sometimes I clench my teeth at night, and it is after this kind of episode that my veneers have popped off. My dentist briefly mentioned a crown or mouth guard a while back. Should I consider a new veneer (diff dentist) before I consider a crown? Is the crown a last resort?

I would recommend a nightguard first.  Does the veneer seem to loosen in the morning?  Many of us grind at night which puts tremendous forces on our teeth.  It is important that veneers be bonded properly and even though it is a very strong bond, grinding can loosen it.  A nightguard would prevent the forces that can loosen the bonding.  I know this can be frustrating, but a nightguard will also protect your other teeth as well.

Toni Margio, DMD

Las Vegas Cosmetic Dentist