Hi, I had a full set of veneers placed about 6 months ago and I’ve noticed the biting surface of one of the central incisors feels chalky when I brush my finger over it. The other incisor and the other veneered teeth have a smooth glossy feeling. Does this mean that the lab didn’t glaze this veneer properly? How could this be fixed? I don’t recall if the dentist smoothed the biting edge upon installation but could this have caused the chalky texture?
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Answer: Bite adjustments to glazed ceramic needs polishing to regain texture and smoothness
If a veneer is shortened too much, it can affect the symmetry and aesthetics of your smile. In such cases, it's important to communicate with your dentist about your concerns. Dentists can sometimes add composite material to lengthen a veneer, but this may not be a long-term solution. If the...
Porcelain veneer on your premiere can broaden your smile and get rid of the black triangle. This is a standard procedure in my office. There is zero damage to the teeth, and we have an in-house lab that hand-made all the veneers.
Why not only 4 veneers? One- Because you need to check your smile line(how many teeth shows when you smile) so you don't have difference between them. Two- Lets say you go out for a coffee or wine with friends, your veneers will be intact while your natural teeth gets slightly darker and having...