I have heard so many mixed reviews about veneers and lumineers that I'm not just confused. Could bonding even work? I'm afraid of lasting pain or sensitivity after a procedure and would just like a natural, lasting, painless smile. What would be the best option for me?
Answer: Porcelain Veneers for Tetracycline Teeth
Teeth whitening would not work for you if your teeth are tetracycline stained. Teeth bleaching systems only remove what are called extrinsic stains (coffee, tea , red wine, etc.). Tetracycline cases are treated with porcelain veneers giving excellent results. Most cases can be done in two visits and your new smile will look stunning. Veneers can be made to give you the natural look that you are searching for. Good luck.
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Teeth whitening would not work for you if your teeth are tetracycline stained. Teeth bleaching systems only remove what are called extrinsic stains (coffee, tea , red wine, etc.). Tetracycline cases are treated with porcelain veneers giving excellent results. Most cases can be done in two visits and your new smile will look stunning. Veneers can be made to give you the natural look that you are searching for. Good luck.
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Answer: Keep it Conservative
Many patients in your shoes are confused as to how to best handle those ugly tetracycline stains. In years past, those patients that were not committed to veneers or crowns did nothing and just lived with it. If your teeth are not pitted or mottled, and you are happy with the shape, there is a good conservative alternative treatment. It is called KOR deep bleaching and yes it does work and with very little sensitivity. The drawback to this is that it will require 4-6 weeks of treatment (at home, while sleeping) and routine touch-ups to maintain the shade. Get more information about it online
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June 1, 2015
Answer: Keep it Conservative
Many patients in your shoes are confused as to how to best handle those ugly tetracycline stains. In years past, those patients that were not committed to veneers or crowns did nothing and just lived with it. If your teeth are not pitted or mottled, and you are happy with the shape, there is a good conservative alternative treatment. It is called KOR deep bleaching and yes it does work and with very little sensitivity. The drawback to this is that it will require 4-6 weeks of treatment (at home, while sleeping) and routine touch-ups to maintain the shade. Get more information about it online
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Tetracycline Stained Teeth are Hard to Treat
Tetracycline teeth are challenging to treat. You can always start conservatively and alter treatment as you go. 1-Try KOR WHITENING first. Look it up on the Internet and check out the web site. I would start there. Tetracycline teeth are very grey- the KOR WHITENING will take out the yellow-You may still have a whiter grey but then you can evaluate if you want whiter teeth. It WORKS. 2- Porcelain veneers are the next step but to mask the grey they will need to have some opaque-the grey can show through. Choose your dentist carefully. 3-For extreme issues including tetracycline stain and crooked teeth you may need to go to EMAX crowns. They are inherently opaque and can be an option but definatley an agressive treatment. Much success-
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September 23, 2014
Answer: Tetracycline Stained Teeth are Hard to Treat
Tetracycline teeth are challenging to treat. You can always start conservatively and alter treatment as you go. 1-Try KOR WHITENING first. Look it up on the Internet and check out the web site. I would start there. Tetracycline teeth are very grey- the KOR WHITENING will take out the yellow-You may still have a whiter grey but then you can evaluate if you want whiter teeth. It WORKS. 2- Porcelain veneers are the next step but to mask the grey they will need to have some opaque-the grey can show through. Choose your dentist carefully. 3-For extreme issues including tetracycline stain and crooked teeth you may need to go to EMAX crowns. They are inherently opaque and can be an option but definatley an agressive treatment. Much success-
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July 28, 2011
Answer: Veneers are you only real option!
I treat a lot of patients with tetracycline stains and porcelain veneers are the only way to go. Bonding is an outdated option and Lumineers are garbage.
Check out these before and after shots of tetracycline stains and the porcelain veneers.
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July 28, 2011
Answer: Veneers are you only real option!
I treat a lot of patients with tetracycline stains and porcelain veneers are the only way to go. Bonding is an outdated option and Lumineers are garbage.
Check out these before and after shots of tetracycline stains and the porcelain veneers.
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July 27, 2011
Answer: Tetracycline stained teeth - what are your options
In my opinion I would veneer your teeth, I have whitened many tetracylcine teeth with a procedure called KoR Whitening with terrific results but I think in your case placing veneers would be the better option.
I feel that a veneer is the least invasive procedure. By reducing the surface of the tooth appropriately, the porcelain can be made thick enough to mask the discoloration and retain the natural shape and appearance of the tooth. I do not think Lumineers are a good choice, they are an inexpensive knock off of the traditional veneer and do not work well in your situation.
I would choose the veneer option
Good luck with whatever decision you make
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July 27, 2011
Answer: Tetracycline stained teeth - what are your options
In my opinion I would veneer your teeth, I have whitened many tetracylcine teeth with a procedure called KoR Whitening with terrific results but I think in your case placing veneers would be the better option.
I feel that a veneer is the least invasive procedure. By reducing the surface of the tooth appropriately, the porcelain can be made thick enough to mask the discoloration and retain the natural shape and appearance of the tooth. I do not think Lumineers are a good choice, they are an inexpensive knock off of the traditional veneer and do not work well in your situation.
I would choose the veneer option
Good luck with whatever decision you make
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