I had braces for 3years as a teen. Despite dilligent brushing, when they were removed I had white calcification stains on 4 teeth (canines and teeth beside them; the 2 front teeth were fine). My dentist has recommended resin/"bonding" veneers because they're less invasive. I love the price he's offering them at, but worried resin won't look natural. Can I expect a natural looking result with resin, or should I save for porcelain?
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Answer: Composite (resin) bonding vs porcelain veneers...
It is rare that a case like yours looks very good with bonding. Ideally, close the spaces with orthodontics (of any method, Invisalign, 6 Month Smiles, Inman aligner, etc). That alone may be "enough" to satisfy you, it may lead to other treatment like whitening. The fastest and...
Yes, most dentists do some kind of direct composite bonding. However, to get the best result it would a huge advantage for your new dentist to use the same bonding material in the same shade (color). There are virtually hundreds of different kinds of bonding materials and scores of...
The photos that you attached a very helpful because they show very well the
concerns that you describe. If one of your concerns is to have the teeth appear
more straight, then I would consider minor orthodontic movement prior to doing
any major cosmetic dentistry.
If you simply wish to have...