Are these really porcelain veneers? Why does it look so unnatural and like clip on teeth? What can be done to fix it? (Photo)

Based on your photos alone, your veneers do not look like the best.  However, I was not in the exam room with you and have not viewed your complete records, so I cannot consider all the factors that led to this result.  I would suggest revisiting the same dentist to discuss what you are not happy with and what he or she may suggest as a solution.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDReal Self 100

As a cosmetic dentist in LA, I agree with you, see a cosmetic dentist near you. Of course see if your dentist is willing to change them. Unfortunately you should have seen a periodontist first, to have a complete periodontal consult, and possibly discuss gum grafting for your front 2 teeth. It seems like you have a dental bridge and not porcelain veneers. I am not sure about your lip line, whether you show gums upon smiling? if you do see a periodontist gum specialist first, then remove this restoration and unfortunately start all over.There are so many factors that need to be evaluated prior to you having a porcelain restoration for your front teeth, including the width to height ratio, the color, the shape of the teeth, which must match the shape of your face.You are not happy with these results, seek an expert cosmetic dentist that is willing to take on your case, unfortunately the cost will probably be much more, but it is worth it. You can look at the link about porcelain veneers.Best for you.

Sorry to hear about this experience.  Chicklets look is how I would describe this as well.  A lot of the issue I can point too is that the central (front teeth) are too long, especially in comparison to the length of the lateral incisors and canines which are very short and square.  The proportions of the teeth need to be improved.  Keep in mind that without x-rays and evaluation there is no way to give a definitive treatment plan.  That being said, to lengthen the canines and lateral incisors, depending on the gum and bone condition may be done with a re-contouring of the gum tissue or crown lengthening by a periodontist.  The idea is too show more tooth and raise the gum tissue higher to look more in line during smiling.  It appears like the front two teeth are the ones you are missing, I would see if a periodontist can help out with the gum tissue ridge height and gum tissue sculpting to give more of an appearance that the pontic (fake) teeth are coming out of the gum tissue like a normal tooth would.  This part may be difficult to accomplish but worth asking about.  The other issue making these teeth chicklet in appearance is their color/shading.  They are very opaque and have no color variation.  A good lab will shade porcelain in a manner that looks natural and has some subtle shading blended into the crowns.If you have these redone, make sure to ask to see them prior to cementation, it is much easier to make alterations to the bridge then.

Correct me if I am wrong, it appears that you have lost the 2 front teeth in an accident, and there is a splinted, fixed bridge (not veneers).  Along with the loss of the front teeth you have also lost bone, and the surrounding gum (pink)---The tissue is the issue---Think of the pink as a picture frame for the tooth; you have to have the right frame to fit the picture. Your tooth proportions (height x width) appear to be TOO long. Options to correct:1. Crown lengthen the adjacent teeth to make them longer.2. Build up the pink; soft tissue/gum graft to bulk up the gum.As with all information, ask your dental specialist. Hope that helps!

I am so sorry that you have had to deal with this.  I haven't seen for an exam, nor have I seen your X-rays, but from the photo, your teeth look very unnatural.  Your gum tissues are very inflamed, and I believe that no matter how good of a cleaning you get, it will continue to be inflamed because it seems as though the restorations are impinging on biological width.  These need to be removed asap, you need to have temporaries placed that will fit nicely, and not be so bulky and square.  These restorations are also very opaque.  To make porcelain look natural, it needs to be built from the inside out from a very experience lab technician, and this procedure needs to be done by a dentist that has a lot of experience in cosmetics.  You should always be able to see your restorations before final cementation of the teeth.  Additionally, I think you need to have an evaluation by a periodontist, a GOOD periodontist.  You need to do a lot of research on who you go to see and have work done with, especially reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry.  If you are missing teeth, implants might be a good option for you (Consult with a periodontist).  Before your gum tissues get worse and cause bone loss, please have these removed.

These are definitely veneers. However, I am unsure as to whether or not they are actually made of porcelain. However, this is really not the question. As you can see the quality is quite poor the problem, solely in my opinion, was the lack of skill of the dentist. Good luck

I agree with you, they are not natural looking.  Unfortunately the only way you can fix that is to redo it.

Talk to your dentist. I can see what your concerns may be but it is important to discuss this with your dentist. I think you would be happier with a gum lift of the two teeth to the right and the two teeth to the left of the two front teeth so the two front teeth don't look long by themselves. In addition, the surface that touches your lip (called the facial surface) is too round giving that chicklet appearance. It is possible that this surface could be adjusted on your existing veneers but usually these little adjustments are made on your acryilic temporaries which are much softer. I usually take an impression of approved temporaries before making the patients permanent porcelain veneers. There is never a question of the appearance after the permanents are installed.Hank D. Michael, DMD