Lumineers or Porcelain Veneers for Borderline Tetracycline Teeth?

I'm so tired of my bordeline tetracycline teeth -too good to do anything invasive with them, and too bad to smile. Zoom improved the color for a shade or 2 only. Other whitening techniques can't do much either, and the chemicals interfere with my thyroid. I want a dramatic WHITE change. Can that be achieved with lumineers/veneers? My front teeth are perfectly healthy, but tight and I can barely floss. Please include your quote for 12 teeth and a cheaper solution for the rest of them. Thanks!

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Lumineers or Porcelain Veneers for Borderline Tetracycline Teeth?

We have many patients come to us with this same issue - tetracycline staining that will not whiten with ZOOM or bleach. In their situations, what I suggest is doing porcelain veneers. We can take off minimal tooth structure during the preparations, and veneers provide a much more beautiful, natural, and aesthetic look than Lumineers. I really don't offer Lumineers since they tend to look bulky, unnatural, and the color comes out very grayish and fake... more

Tretracycline Stained Teeth

Lumineers or Veneers can usually address this issue. Yes, minimal prepping can often result in an even better result. Lumineers can treat color, and shape issues. Best advice is to start with a Smile Consultation and a Digital Smile Design.

Porcelain Veneers are a Good Option to Lighten Teeth from Tetracycline Stains

Tetracycline Stains can be managed by bleaching but Porcelain Veneers would provide a more long term and stable effect. According to your photographs provided, I would recommend 12 upper porcelain veneers and possibly 10-12 on the lower. Lumineers might not be the best option and could make your teeth look thick. One drawback of porcelain veneers for teeth with tetracycline stains is that some sort of opaque material must be placed either in the porcelain itself or in... more

Lumineers or Porcelain Veneers for Borderline Tetracycline Teeth?

When you are not happy with your smile, it shows. I can hear it in your words. The first thing to do is to find the best cosmetic dentist in your area. Let him look and you will get some answers. You have some options. I think the biggest mistake you can make is to do some compromised plan. I would not consider the front 6 teeth on the upper and the lower as one that will give you what you really want. To get as white as you described you will need porcelain veneers. But... more

Luminars or veneers on stained teeth?

Both can work what more important is the bonding agent should be abel to block out the stained teeth otherwise you will get see through from either type of veneer good luck Kevin Coughlin DMD, MBA, MAGD CEO Baystate Dental PC