Bellevue Porcelain Veneers doctors
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Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist
7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 270, Seattle |
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Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
1545 116th Avenue NE Suite 100, Bellevue |
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M. Andrew Atwood, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
1418 112th Ave. NE 200, Bellevue |
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Steve Carstensen, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
14420 Bel-Red Road Suite 107, Bellevue |
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Mark DiRe, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist
12917 S.E. 38th Street Suite 202, Bellevue |
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
When teeth get worn down, via a dentist or simply grinding during sleep, adding length can be tricky. Not all dental materials are durable enough to use, and some materials require more aggressive enamel removal. Porcelain veneers are a great option, as they achieve the goal as well as are conservative. In some cases, very little (if any) tooth structure needs to be removed.
Due to an accident, I broke the bottom part of my front two teeth, so I have veneers on 8 & 9. These veneers are in the process of being redone. My dentist said there is plenty of tooth structure to do veneers again in the future too ( not for 15+ yrs) and at worst case I would have to transition to 3/4 porc crowns and then if they needed to be done again after that (15 yrs later) might have to go to all porc crowns. He said that a 3/4 is not too different from a veneer because they both wrap.
For lack of a better description, only a dentist can tell the difference. The difference is nearly microscopic, so most patients should consider them equal. When restoring teeth, a well trained and ethical dentist will preserve as much tooth structure as possible, but not sacrifice the final result in efforts the be conservative. It seems as if you have been given good advice.
I wish to have my smile "adjusted". I never liked the look of my teeth but couldn't avoid to make an improvement in my earlier years. Now in my 40's I can. I have an overbite, teeth are dull looking, I have fillings in the front teeth and 1 crown (the color matches the rest of my off-white teeth). I do believe that I have used tetracycline in my early years, so my teeth are not yellowed, more grey. In terms of procedures to correct all of the above, what should I do and in what in which order?
Great question! I recommend going to your dentist and ask what recommendtions they have first. I would go see an orthodontist and make sure your bite is stable. The next step is making sure your gum level is even. Kor Deep Bleaching works wonders for whitening teeth. Take the time to whiten and once that is complete, re-evaluate your needs with your dentist and decide what is needed next. If your teeth are not white enough, you may need veneers, If you look great except for a few areas, then do the needed fillings and crown and you are done!! It is always a journey so be flexible. Finding the right dentist is always the most important. Dr. Susan Rifkin is a great dentist in Atlanta-
