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Can I Get Veneers if I Have Bruxism? I Diligently Wear a Customised Occlusal Splint. (photo)
I am concerned about the veneers breaking. I prefer porcelain veneers as I love my coffee and I hear composite can stain easily. However, I heard that composite veneer is much easier to repair if it breaks.
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henrietta1
in Brisbane, Coorparoo 4151
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Get the porcelain veneers but...
Wear your bruxism splint religiously while you sleep. In the unlikely event a veneer breaks or comes uncemented, you and your dentist can deal with it. Keep in mind, you will need a new bruxism splint after the veneers are cemented on.
Rochester Cosmetic Dentist
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Veneers can work
Although resin is easier to repair, porcelain veneers are stronger to begin with. Minimal prep veneers are bonded to enamel and are very strong in the long term. That said, they can fracture, and because you grind your teeth the risk of fracture is much higher than in someone who doesn't grind. Grinding the teeth puts a much higher amount of stress on the teeth than normal functional situations.
Some things to consider.
a) does your grinding involve your...
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Toronto Cosmetic Dentist
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Porclain veneers superior to composite veneers
Just because composite veneers are easier to repair I would not choose them over porcelain veneers for that reason. Porcelain veneers will look more lifelike and overall should be more durable. Composite veneers do not look as natural and will pickup staining easier. If you do wear your nightguard I would go for the porcelain veneers
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If you brux you can get Veneers
The chief concern is the bruxism. If you are used to wearing a customized occlusal splint then your chances of long term success are much better for your veneers. I would stay away from composite veneers unless you don't mind redoing them every 5-7 years. If you don't wear your splint even more often. Porcelain veneers are much more durable, and they do not pick up stains like composite veneers. I myself have porcelain veneers and the look just as good as when they were...
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Maui Cosmetic Dentist
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Porcelain veneers are far superior to composite
I would not choose composite over porcelain based on ease of repair, as the repair won't look very esthetic. Porcelain will look lifelike and be much more durable while composites tend to look unnatural. Many bruxers get porcelain veneers, and many don't wear their night guard (but if you DO, your odds of success go up dramatically).
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Porcelain Veneers and Grinding
I was just curious if you have any TMJ symptoms: facial pain, headaches, jaw popping, limited opening?
If you do then it would be prudent to consider having this evaluated for treatment and long term health. Depending on how the teeth meet together on the back side, veneers are not necessarily contraindicated. If you can keep the veneers out of the bite then many times you will be fine and can enjoy veneers. From the photo it looks like filling out or broadening your smile...
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Houston Cosmetic Dentist
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Can I Get Veneers if I Grind My Teeth
Yes you can get veneers if you continue to be committed to wearing your nightguard. Go with the emax porcelain as it will not stain and is stronger than what we have used in the past. The number of veneers I see chipping has gone down significantly with this material. Composite veneers have poor longevity wear wise and color wise.
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Porcelain Veneers and Grinding (Bruxism)
From your picture, you would likely be a good candidate for porcelain veneers. Properly constructed and adjusted to your bite and wearing your Night Guard every night, they should last many years. Please consider having your bite evaluated as to what else could be done to minimize or eliminate the bruxism - such as adjusting the bite or orthodontics.
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Bruxism and Veneers
A few things I would like you to think about when choosing what is right for you. Do not go for the cheaper more eaay to repair, but look for something that is a little more durable and esthetically pleasing and life like since these are your front teeth, Another thing to think about is even if you wear your bite guard at night, do you grind your teeth during the day and if you do, you need to determine if you are wearing down the front teeth, If you are, the night guard will help...
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Valencia Cosmetic Dentist
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You may want to consider composite as a "first" choice
Although porcelain veneers are harder and more resistant to stain, there are some very nice composite materials on the market that hold color very well and are quite strong. More importantly, the investment is less. If cost is no option and you are willing to have one or more of them redone if they fail, go for the porcelain. If you are considering the composite based on cost, then you may want to have your veneers done in a lab cured composite material and bonded on,...
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Charlotte Cosmetic Dentist
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Can I Get Porcelain Veneers If I Grind?
Looking at the photos that you have provided I believe that you could have porcelain veneers despite your grinding (bruxism). The preparation of the teeth would be minimal allowing for little, if any, porcelain to be on the surface of the teeth that is damaged from grinding. In addition, you said that you have an occlusal splint that you wear nightly. If your splint is for your upper teeth you will need a new one after your veneers are finished. As long as you...
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