As a teenager I got composite veneers put on my front two teeth. The dentist didn't inform me or my mother about any of the negative aspects. In my 20s now, they are yellow and are eroding/breaking away on the sides. I don't have the money to replace them, and I've read that the replacement process destroys the natural teeth and the veneers have to be continuously replaced every few years. Is there no way to remove or grind away the composite veneers so that I can have my regular teeth again?
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Are the black triangles recent, or have they always been there? Are the veneers recent or have you had them for several years? Either way, it's important to see your dentist asap to see why you have the black triangles, and to have your gum tissues and bone examined. You want to make sure yo...
Anthony Mobasser, DDS, DMD - Account Suspended says:
Veneers and lumineers can not solve this conservatively. Your best bet is to visit your general dentist , or better yet a cosmetic dentist first for a complete evaluation of your teeth , bite, and alignment then most probably after his analysis he will be referring you to an orthodontist,...
Great Question, but there is no definitive answer. I will tell you Beverly Hills dentists tend to be more expensive regardless of quality. Also, some very expensive cases give mediocre results so here are things to consider.
Esthetic results are based on multiple factors. My first obs...
