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Unhappy with Color of Veneers
I Had 16 Veneers Seeded Yesterday. I Am NOT Happy with the Color. What Should I Do? Although they supposedly look "natural" I clearly stated repeatedly that I wanted them WHITE and that was my only reason for getting veneers in the first place. I would estimate them to be between a bl3 and bl4 and I wanted bl1. What can I do now....$17,000 later?
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drmom
in Canton, GA
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Unhappy with color of veneers
In all cosmetic procedures discussion of the treatment plan and the results that patient expects is extremely critical. The patient can bring photos from different journals with the smiles that he considers "ideal" or "pleasing". It usually helps to understand patient`s expectations and improve communication with the doctor. Mock-up with composite material also is one of the diagnostic steps that is routinely used in such cases.
The major question that is evident- if...
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Porcelain veneers and color
Porcelain veneers are like fine china. You can not ever stain them and the color will not change. Once the porcelain is bonded to the tooth, you are not able to change this.
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Choosing shade for veneers
Sorry to hear that you're not happy with the color of your veneers. It's probably best that you allow everything to settle & if you're still unhappy you can discuss this matter with your dentist, just keep in mind that in order to change shade veneers would have to be removed and redone it will be like starting all over. The last thing a dentist wants is for his patients to be unhappy, I'm sure he will find a solution that will work for both you.
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Hopefully after a few days you will find that you love your veneers. No dentist wants their patients to be disappointed or unhappy. Give your smile some time to settle and then decide if you still think they are not white enough. Re-hydration and getting use to something new takes time.
You ultimately will determine if they are white enough for you so try not to get upset. Talk with your dentist and find a solution that works for both of you.
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Unhappy with Color of Porcelain Veneers?
It sounds like you were expecting your new veneers to be very white and that your dentist or ceramist were aiming for natural. Since you just had them placed yesterday, I would give it a few days to just get used to the color, THEN see how you feel about it.
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Unhappy with Veneers
When getting dental veneers, communication between the patient and dentist is critical. Size, shape, texture and color or the veneers must be considered closely. Depending on veneer thickness, the base color of the underlying tooth becomes a major factor in final appearance. The veneers should be tried in using a non-adhesive paste the same color as the intended adhesive so that the color can be better controlled and the patient given an opportunity to view their new look...
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Unhappy with color of Veneers?
When communication is lacking, less than desired expectations result. Talk to your dentist in a non-confrontational tone. Perhaps they can be remade to achieve your goals. One communication technique is to make one veneer first to try in to make sure the patient, doctor, and ceramist are all on the same page as to shape, shade, texture, translucency, etc. Also, please consider that BL1 is a very unnatural shade on anyone. BL3.5 would be considered very white teeth. Of course you are the...
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