I am considering to get veneers for my discolored teeth and weary enamel. I also happen to get rapid tartar buildup. And it isn't because of my oral hygiene. I brush & floss twice. I have tried anti-tartar toothpastes, diet modification, mouthwashes, and everything else under the sun. And yet, I start to get considerable tartar within 2 days of getting my teeth scaled. The composition of my saliva is likely to blame for this. So I am wondering, could veneers help me with this, too?
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Without photos, I can't be certain, but just given the information above, I'll say:Option 1: The extra lateral incisor can likely be shaped with veneers to look like a canine, which should normally be in that position. The existing canine could likely be shaped into a premolar. The premolars and...
Hello, unfortunately, enamel abrasion for lamina preparation is not a reversible process. It is only a protective abrasion that prevents further abrasion of the tooth, but in the end, this is also an abrasion. If you are not satisfied with composite laminate veneers, you can have new laminate...
Hi, If you have porcelain veneer as apposed to direct composite veneers, you will require to change them to new veneers. When there is a space between veneer margin and gum level , in addition to compromised aesthetic, it can accumulate plaque and cause discoloration and gum inflammation, which...