Porcelain Veneers

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Porcelain Veneers Cost $8,300 average cost

Do Dental Veneers Look Fake? 18 answers

Looking for the opposite: a smile that people think is real!

Porcelain Veneers Vs Dental Crowns? 16 answers

It's not like i'm in front of the camera, smiling all the time, but my teeth need help..especially how dull and uneven they look. when does a...

Can Veneers Be Taken off if I Want Them Removed? 16 answers

Should veneers not be right, will i be able to have them removed and return to my previous smile?


How Do I Keep my Dental Veneers White? 13 answers

Just spent a bunch on my porcelain veneers, but I still drink coffee and smoke.  how can i keep them looking bright white?

Porcelain Veneer for One Front Tooth - Is This Possible? 13 answers

I chipped my front upper tooth in and my dentist told me she is going to put on one veneer that will match the other teeth. She told me that nobody...

Can Porcelain Veneers Make my Small Teeth Look Larger? 13 answers

My teeth are much too small for my face, and would like to correct them. What cosmetic dentistry technique is most effective in correcting small teeth?

Are Porcelain Veneers or Bonding a Better Option for Peg Teeth? 12 answers

I have two peg teeth on either side of my two top middle teeth, which are also twisted slightly. I am looking into getting porcelain veneers or...

Is There Any Pain Involved with Veneers? 11 answers

How painful are veneers to have put on? I kind of have a phobia with dentists and any procedure. Also which are better composite or porcelain?

Can I Keep my Gap if I Get Veneers? 11 answers

I have always had a slight gap between my front teeth (see photo).  The gap was much wider when I was a kid, but it closed some when I had my...

How to Clean a Porcelain Veneer? 11 answers

I just got a porcelain veneer on my front tooth beacuse it was chipped in half. When I go for my cleaning, can the dental hygienist clean the tooth...


Dental Veneers: Lumineer Vs. Davinci Vs. Empress 10 answers

I would like to know why dentists pick a particular type of veneer. Lumineer vs. Davinci vs. Empress veneers. Please tell me which you pick to use and...

Dental Bonding Vs Veneers for More Natural Looking Teeth? 10 answers

Can anyone tell me if they have cosmetic bonding, not veneers? How is it? I recently had my teeth prepped for Veneers and now I do not want them. I...

One Dark Front Tooth - Options? 10 answers

My front central inscisor is dark due to dental trauma 3 years ago. I am going for a root canal since I am also having pain. Can I place one veneer or...

Can a Veneer Be Darkened? 9 answers

I've just had a veneer put on a tooth at the front and it looks awful. The shade is about 4 shades lighter than my actual teeth, It looks completely...

Options for Chipped Front Tooth Restoration 9 answers

The bottom half of my front tooth was chipped. I want to know what my options are, and how long on average will this restoration last? Since I am only...

Porcelain Crown Vs Porcelain Veneers for Peg Laterals After Braces 9 answers

I am getting my braces removed in 1 month. I have went to three cosmetic dentists for consults for treatment of my peg laterals. I received three...

Are Porcelain Veneers Painful to Get Attached? 8 answers

There was a news show that featured terrible results from people who got porcelaine veneer that were attached by filing the teeth way way down. ...


What Happens to a Veneer over Time? 8 answers

I am getting one veneer on my severly chipped front tooth due to trauma last month. MY dentist told me it will last about 10 years. What happens to...

My Front Teeth are Different Lengths - What Are my Options? 8 answers

I'm 21 years old. on my front right tooth had root canal 5 years ago.. Right now that tooth is shorter than left tooth and darker than the rest of...

How Much Do Porcelain Veneers Cost? 7 answers

Is the cost determined per-veneer or for the entire porcelain veneer procedure? is the price of veneers signifcantly different for products like...

How Soon Can I Go Back to Work After Porcelain Veneers? 7 answers

Can i go back to work right after my veneers are set.  I don't have much vacation time and can't be sick for more than a day or 2. 

Veneers Before or After Mini-lift? 7 answers

I am planning on getting 10 Empress veneers on my upper teeth and also plan on a facelift (a mini lift) to correct looseness in the jowls of my face. ...

Possible to Match the Colors of Crowns and Veneers? 7 answers

I want to get crowns and veneers on 8 front teeth. I already have 2 crowns 1 on the front tooth and another on the side tooth. I am concerned that my...

What Are the Pros and Cons of Vivaneers? 6 answers

I've tried searching for information on Vivaneers and have found that there is very minimal sources that can help explain this procedure. After...

Do Teeth Get Shaved for Veneers? 6 answers

I have a small space between my two front teeth. I wore braces for a while and now the space has come back open. The orthodontist told me that I might...

What Are Veneers? 6 answers

Can you please also explain the meaning of "porcelain" veneers.  Is that what veneers are made from? 

Veneer Vs Crown for Chipped Tooth? 6 answers

My 8 yr. old son chipped his permanent front tooth. Its nearly chipped in half. He has never had any oral surgery on any of his teeth. What would...

Can Veneers Hide Thininng Enamel? 6 answers

My front two teeth are extremely thin and I am very embarrassed by this. Since enamel is not replaceable what can I do to minimize this appearance? My...


Dental Crowns or Veneers for Two Front Teeth? 5 answers

I have two veneers on my two front teeth. I need the veneers replaced. My dentist wants to crown one of my teeth as I had a root canal a few years...

How Do I Know if my Dentist Filed Down my Teeth Excessively for Porcelin Venneers? 5 answers

It took 2 sessions of about four hours each for him to shave down my teeth. they are now very thin nibblets. i feel extreme and painful sensitivity...

Is There Any Way to Whiten Veneers? 5 answers

It seems like my veneers have gotten slightly darker. Is there any way to go about whitening them? Please help! Thank you!

Same Day Dental Veneers Vs. Lab Made Veneers 5 answers

Please explain why veneer type may be better than the other

What Happens to the Teeth Underneath Veneers over Time? 5 answers

I am thinking about getting (6) Veneers, but I am worried about a few things. Overtime, what happens to my REAL teeth underneath, are they going to...


Need Veneers for All Four Front Teeth or Just the Two with Chips? 5 answers

My dentist says I'll be "happier" with four done, but my teeth are healthy and white, it's just the front two that are misshapen from a chip...

Am I Obligated to Keep Replacing my Veneers? 5 answers

If I get Veneers but later on feel that I don't want them anymore, am I obligated to keep replacing them or will my teeth be okay without them?

Can Veneers Wrap 360 Degrees Around a Tooth? 5 answers

Can veneers wrap 360 degrees around a tooth or would these be considered crowns?

Porcelain Veneers for Patient with Periodontal Disease? 5 answers

I'm in my early 20's and considering Porcelain veneers. On the lower right side of my mouth there's three crowded teeth. I want veneers since the...

Porcelain Veneer or Crown to Fix Discoloration from Root Canal? 5 answers

I've had a root canal done on my right central incisor years ago and the discoloration is very visible on the whole tooth. Should I consider getting a...

Crown or Veneer for Chipped Tooth (w/ Root Canal)? 5 answers

I chipped off the bottom half of my front central incisor. If I need a root canal, should I have a veneer or a full crown? My dentist wants to put on...

Will Teeth Get Cavities After They Are Covered with Veneers? 5 answers

I am 34 y.o. and my teeth needed annual dental work ever since I was in preschool. I brush my teeth twice a day, floss after each meal, don't eat...

I Only Can Afford 4 Veneers for my Top Row. Where Should I Place Them Up Top? 5 answers

Where should only 4 veneers be placed up top?

Veneer or Crown for Front Left Tooth Root Canal 5 answers

I am 20 years old, I never had a problem with my teeth before until 6 months ago i had an annoying sensation in my front tooth. The dentist said I...

How Long Do Porcelain Veneers and Crowns Last? 4 answers

My teeth have a yellow shade because of a wrong high dose antibiotic treatment I had as a child. I am now 43 and after many years thought I could give...

Does Veneer Replacement Cost the Same As New Ones? 4 answers

I am considering Veneers, and heard that it's quite pricey. If Veneers last only 5-10 years, will I be have to pay the same amount every time?

Sensitivity and Pain After Veneer Preparation 4 answers

I got my gap bonded 8 years ago. The dentist who did it shaved off too much of my tooth. I went to another dentist who I still see. She was in awe at...

Sore and Super Sensitive After Veneers 4 answers

I had to have my two front lower teeth bonded in the 70's and rebonded in the late eigheties. I recently got my insurance to agree to pay for me to...

Color Issue As Well As Broken Veneer 4 answers

About a year ago I received a porcelain veneer and a porcelain crown. I was not happy with the color and then about a month ago my veneer broke. I...

Cost of Veneers for Teeth Gaps? 4 answers

I would like to have veneers for teeth gaps. I have big gaps between my incisors round to my canines, from my pre-molars round to my 2nd-3rd molars. I...


Can Veneers Match Teeth Exactly in Color? 4 answers

 I have just had a brace taken off and have gaps in my front teeth. I am meant to be having eight veneers but now have doubts.My teeth all appear...

Veneers for Chipped and Decayed Teeth? 4 answers

My teeth are decayed and chipped. As bad as my teeth are, I will probaly have to get 90% of them pulled. Are these veneers the way to go, and if not...

Can Porcelain Veneers Be Shaved Down? 4 answers

I have a porcelain veneers (2 front teeth) that is very thick and it affects my speech. Can it be shaved down?

Veneers for a Youthful Smile? 4 answers

As I age and my upper lip and cheeks droop, my smile almost disappears. Can veneers create a 'toothier' smile?

Will Veneers Help my Receding Gums? 4 answers

I was an avid brusher, but have switched to a softer brush. Unfortunately, I have gaps between my teeth and food particles get in between my teeth. I...

Should I Get my Veneers Redone? 4 answers

I have gotten veneers and they look ok but I think they are too small for my face/mouth. I have full lips and I want a movie star big smile like...

Veneers or Braces for Teeth Gaps? 4 answers

I had bottom wisdom teeth taken out as a teenager. Now, I have gaps in lower teeth. I have two lower bridges to cover where missing teeth used to be,...

What Happens to Veneers/Lumineers After 10-15 Years? 4 answers

I am 25 now. Should not happen that i am left with no tooth at 40!

Dark Lines Between Gums and Veneers - Receding Gums or Cheap Veneers? 4 answers

I'm thinking about getting veneers, but it worries me when I see people with dark lines between their gums and veneers. Is this from receding gums...

Veneers or Composite Bonding for Closing Gaps in Teeth? 4 answers

I am enclosing a photo of my smile. I am interested in closing gaps and lengthening the upper lateral teeth. Veneers seem like a large investment,...

Can Porcelain Veneers Really Make my Teeth Bigger? 3 answers

I have straight, but naturally small teeth (almost like baby teeth. ( Think Miley Cyrus) and I would like to make them a lot bigger and super white....

Are Procera Veneers Better Than Traditional Empress Veneers? 3 answers

Are the relatively new Procera Veneers from Nobel Biocare any better than for example the Empress Esthetic veneers? I understand that in the end it is...

What is the Best and Worst Age for Veneers? 3 answers

Is it okay to have veneers if you're in your 60's and 70's?


Do Veneers on Molars Chip? 3 answers

I would like to add veneers to my molars to achieve a wider smile. I have had orthodontic procedures and because of my age, my teeth are in good...

How White Should I Get my Veneers - What Shade Looks Most Natural? 3 answers

For someone getting their first Lumineers or porcelain veneers, what do experts recommend for shade or whiteness? I want to look bright white but not...

Can I Get Invisalign when I Have Porcelain Veneers? 2 answers

I have had a problem for so long with the appearance of my teeth, so much so it has affected my life since I was aware I had bad teeth. Back in high...

Veneers or Lumineers for Underbites and Missing Tooth? 2 answers

I got all my teeth healthy now, no cavities. I am missing one tooth though. Can they put a veneer on a missing tooth? Do veneers help underbites?...

Can Veneers and Crowns Be Removed? 2 answers

Worried that over time i won't like the veneers/crowns i plan to get.

Tooth Decay from Veneers? 2 answers

I had Porcelain Veneers 2 years ago. I have 2 dark spots that can be seen at the gum line through the veneers, and my gums were bleeding on the teeth...

Dark Line on Veneers 2 answers

Why do I have dark line between my veneers 2 years after I had them done?
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