A few of years ago I had porcelain veneers on my front teeth to fix a chip . It has been about ten years and my enamel is very thin. My teeth look translucent and you can see through the veneers. I am also very sensitive to cold and hot drinks. I am very embarrassed of this and I don't like to smile. Can this be fixed?
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Sorry to hear that. Contact your dentist, he will prescribe you mouth rinses and possibly creme to alleviate the sore lips and possibly ulcers. Due to impressions and possibly Iv sedation, that can happen, please call your dentist to see you for necessary medication.
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So sorry to hear that after you went through your orthodontic treatment you are experiencing relapse. Unfortunately, teeth have "memory", and without a retainer, they will start to move back. Though teeth can move in six months, the bone that is holding them has not had a chance to...
True Veneers which are .5 to .7 millimeter can improve and whiten the original underlying color 25 to 30%. Basically a true porcelain veneer can improve the underlying dentin, just as the enamel blocks the yellow color of the underlying dentin. If you had thin veneers and not regular porcelain ...