I had porcelain veneers placed on my upper 6 teeth in the early 90's. I had them replaced last year as some were chipped and I wanted whiter teeth. The replacements didn't have the proper backing and you could see my teeth through them. My dentist removed them and put another set on. Now my veneers keep popping off. A different dentist said he doesn't recommend placing veneers a 2nd time because there isn't enough enamel left for them to stick to. He recommends crowns. What do you suggest?
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Everybody agrees that in the case of these peg laterals a crown or a veneer are essentially the same treatment. Lets not discount the ability of new age dental composite resin bonding to mimic the shape, colour and texture of the adjacent teeth. In the right hands the bonding may...
The answer is "usually" yes, having some enamel missing does not eliminate a patient from being a candidate for porcelain veneers. However, a couple things to consider. Having enamel present is always better, as the veneer bonds stronger to enamel than to the underlying dentin...
The odds are that porcelain veneers are not the cause of your bad breath. When performed correctly, porcelain veneers should collect minimal bacteria. Bad breath is the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth over a period of time that is not removed. Make sure to brush several...
