I am 15, 16 in January and i want to get no prep veneers. my teeth are fine but i don't like the shape of my smile and the size of my teeth. i would also like them whiter! how much would it cost me?
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November 15, 2014
Answer: No prep veneers on someone under 17 years old .... #DrSoftTouch
Speaking as both a parent and a dentist, I would encourage you to wait a few years before getting veneers. At that point your dentist might be able to do a minimal prep type of veneer or a Lumineer. Your facial features and gumline are still maturing so I would encourage you to wait a few years...
Most likely your gums have receded a little bit above the margins of the veneers exposing a little bit of the root of the tooth. This root was not designed to be exposed to the outside environment, so it does not have the enamel protective covering on it. Frequently, sensitivity can be dealt...
Often times, veneer temporaries can take several visits to
obtain the correct bite. The veneer temporaries are made of an
“epoxy-like” acrylic material that can expand and shrink when they absorb
moisture or encounter hot or cold liquids or foods. Also, usually the
dentist with “numb” the are...