I had 6 top vaneers placed 4 days ago. They are still sore and feel awkward in my mouth. The dentist at first said they might need shaving down in length but then said they looked good after he was finished. I still feel like they look too long, any thoughts? Will getting them shaved down in length help them feel better? Do I just need to give it time to adjust or are they too bulky? It just feels weird and sore. I put 2 before pictures and a few after.
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Answer: How long it takes to get used to new porcelain veneers?
Your two front incisors are not the same shade as your other teeth.
3 things will control the final shade, the veneer, the tooth and the veneer cement. Nothing is harder cosmetically as trying to make two objects glued to a tooth look just like your natural teeth.....but it...
You are a great candidate for porcelain veneers. In addition you would benefit with a bit of gingival recontouring to bring symmetry to your smile and add size to your canine teeth. Regarding the missing tooth, if an implant is not possible, I would recommend an all...
Thank you for your question and it is a very relevant one. Although composite is often called minimally invasive, when it is bonded on properly it adheres really strongly to the underlying enamel.
The better the work the dentist has done, the harder it is to remove.
However, there is...