I just got my invisalign done and it was recommended for me to do 6 veneers for the spacing the orthodontist left. I would like a second opinion if someone is willing to help. I am also considering dental bonding to save my teeth. I am in my mid 30's and want to make sure i can preserve the teeth. I am told veneer can last 10-20 years if I take care of them but i'm not sure is that realistic with patients average. Should i expect much better results with veneers? Thanks for helping!
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It is best to place the veneers at the gum line or slightly above the gum line. Gum irritation could be the result of overhang margins ( your veneers not fitting exactly to the tooth) open margins, excess cement (bonding material) or violation of biologic width ( the tooth being prepared too...
That's a hard question to answer as it is both yes and no. In many cases, the provisionals put pressure on the gum tissue between the teeth and that takes several weeks to months to settle back in... on the other hand, if the veneers weren't prepared or built to close that space, the...
Hi:The number one factor that I use in picking shade for veneers is skin tone. The lighter the skin tone the whiter the shade of the teeth need to be. At the same time the number of veneers and the color of the rest of the smile plays the role. If you are covering your entire smile with ven...