I had porcelain veneers put on my 2 front teeth yesterday at my dentist and they feel so big compared to my other teeth, they literally feel like they belong in someone else's mouth! Can these be shaved down. Or would I be better asking for them to be changed?
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Hello Gigi,
Your questions is asked my many patients. The answer is yes you can, but it’s better to make them from the same batch. Porcelain is hand mixed and dries out once done with your two veneers. The dried porcelain will be discarded. The two new veneers later will h...
Hi again, I disagree on this topic with the "experts". I think the edge of your teeth is where it is because that is precisely where nature wants it. I've seen too many people come into my office with broken restorations on their front teeth which had been lengthened. If fact I'm delivering a...
Porcelain veneers do not affect bite, speech, or sensitivity. If planned and placed properly, they should feel the same as normal teeth. As far as the number of veneers you would need, it really depends on your teeth since every case is different and treated in an individualized manner.