I have some mild acid erosion on my front teeth from drinking pop without a straw as a kid and in my 20s (I take much better care now). The bottoms of my front teeth are a bit translucent from it and it's something that I'd like to fix cosmetically when I complete the orthodontic treatment I'm in the middle of right now to straighten my teeth and fix crowding. I'm wondering how realistic it is to get a veneer just on those two front teeth and what the process is like.
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Absolutely! If your generally happy with color of your teeth and your just looking to cover the dark " dead " tooth, then 2 veneers will look great.
We always recommend placing equal number of veneers to maintain symmetry. So If you do one tooth on the right, it looks best doing the same tooth...
Hi:It’s best to voice your concern to your dentist in the next appointment. Normally veneers can easily be adjusted not to feel tight with out the need to replace them.Best,Dr. Maddahi
Biting your nails with veneers is definitely not advisable!
As a cosmetic dentist who's had veneers for 15 years myself I find it almost impossible to bite my nails, and haven't done it in years. That being said, like any habit, it takes willpower and determination to break it. However, if you...
