I had my teeth whitened but as I had composite bonding on my teeth I had to wait until they were fully white to get it replaced. As an actress, I needed this doing quick so ended up paying (£139 a tooth). I explained that I had problems with my teeth as a child which meant they yellowed underneath. He got the wrong shade completely, and I had to go back as the shape was wrong and now my tooth is chipped. I had to return six times as he also kept cancelling appointments. What can I do about this?
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September 1, 2015
Answer: The problem with composite veneers ... #DrSoftTouch
I think you would be much happier with porcelain veneers. However, I would do research and make sure you go to a dentist who is very experienced in cosmetics. If your dentist can't give you composite veneers that look great, I wouldn't trust him/her to do porcelain veneers that looks...
Start with a cleaning. These veneers may be too close to the bone under the gums. In that case, minor gum sugary to reposition the gum could be done by a periodontis.
Unfortunately, regrowing enamel would only be possible through the use of stem cells, which is still considered experimental at this time. I would recommend getting your veneers redone, if you feel that they may be unsightly for you. Placing composite fillings at the top of the...