I recently got 6 veneers and now have terrible bleeding when I floss them and my gums are inflamed, especially behind my teeth. My dentist suggested I might need my bone shaved down. Could there possibly be another reason for the bleeding and inflammation?
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I am sorry to hear about your experience. Hypersensitivity is not supposed to last for more than 6 weeks. Please have your bite checked and consult with an endodontist. Without more details and x rays, its the best advice I can give you,
Joseph Goodman, DDS, DMD
Beverly Hills, CA
Veneers and crowns can be an option instead of orthodontics. Your anatomy and bite do play a factor in how much your dentist can move or close a space.
Hello,You are a candidate for a porcelain veneer procedure.This will reduce the spaces and you will have more straight and aligned teeth. we use 80% porcelain and 20% composite, your natural tooth does not wear out (except the two front ones to leave them straight and uniform with the other...