I'm considering dental veneers for my four or six front upper teeth. They are small, narrow, and have gaps between them. It's like I'm not even smiling when I smile. I want a wider smile. However I heard that when veneers need to be replaced, you have to get the whole thing done over again, and that's expensive! What if, 20 years later, I don't have the money to replace the veneers? What would happen? That's scary, but every doctor is dead-set against bonding (sigh), so what can I expect?
September 28, 2011
Answer: Replacing Dental Veneers is Expensive!
The answer to your question is yes, replacement of dental veneers is expensive. My advice to you is live in the present and do not worry about the cost and replacement of something 20 years down the road. Give yourself something you want now, and that is a beautiful smile that veneers can give you and enjoy them. it is important you take good care of your teeth and have good oral hygiene, healthy gums. But the MOST important factor in their longevity, is that you have no bruxism, grinding and clenching issues with your jaw. This puts extra stress on your veneers causing them to break or wear down just like normal teeth. Make sure you find a good cosmetic dentist and that you discuss all of these issues with him before you do this procedure. Remember after 20 years, hips wear out, cars wear out and appliances wear out...so do veneers! Enjoy the 20 years you have a beautiful smile because you did this procedure!
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September 28, 2011
Answer: Replacing Dental Veneers is Expensive!
The answer to your question is yes, replacement of dental veneers is expensive. My advice to you is live in the present and do not worry about the cost and replacement of something 20 years down the road. Give yourself something you want now, and that is a beautiful smile that veneers can give you and enjoy them. it is important you take good care of your teeth and have good oral hygiene, healthy gums. But the MOST important factor in their longevity, is that you have no bruxism, grinding and clenching issues with your jaw. This puts extra stress on your veneers causing them to break or wear down just like normal teeth. Make sure you find a good cosmetic dentist and that you discuss all of these issues with him before you do this procedure. Remember after 20 years, hips wear out, cars wear out and appliances wear out...so do veneers! Enjoy the 20 years you have a beautiful smile because you did this procedure!
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September 27, 2011
Answer: Veneer Replacement Costs
It is impossible to place a price on having a great smile that you are confident in sharing with all of those around you. The personal and business benefits can be enormous. Most great cosmetic dentists will give you some sort of a guarentee to be sure you are cost free for the initial years. If one would eventually fail, that does not mean you have to replace all of them again. People pay 100k for a car knowing full well it is not going to last forever. It all comes down to your own value judgement of the benefits to you.
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September 27, 2011
Answer: Veneer Replacement Costs
It is impossible to place a price on having a great smile that you are confident in sharing with all of those around you. The personal and business benefits can be enormous. Most great cosmetic dentists will give you some sort of a guarentee to be sure you are cost free for the initial years. If one would eventually fail, that does not mean you have to replace all of them again. People pay 100k for a car knowing full well it is not going to last forever. It all comes down to your own value judgement of the benefits to you.
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