I'm having my top veneers replaced (6 veneers, 2 crowns) and am currently in temps. Is anesthetic used when trying on the real ones? Novocaine used on my front teeth make my lips and face swell a lot, and I'm concerned that I won't be able to tell if the veneers feel and fit correctly (especially my bite) before giving the ok to have them permanently cemented. Related question: Can something be used other than Novocaine? (not nitrous oxide.) Thanks!
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They are completely different. There are doctors that prefer bonding beause its cheaper for the patient but long term veneers should last you 20+ years if done properly. They dont stain or have to get replaced like bonding will. So in the short term you think youre saving money but in the long...
The most difficult thing to do in dentistry is match one front tooth with another.
It is much easier to do 2-4 veneers as stated below but you want to make sure that the lab that the dentist is using is good and that theyll make them look natural where we see veneers that are bland and...
Most Insurance plans do have a clause that if they were the company that paid for the initial veneers; they usually have a 5-10 year wait to replace them. Again it depends on your plan.
