My front two teeth are extremely thin and I am very embarrassed by this. Since enamel is not replaceable what can I do to minimize this appearance? My dentist said he does not recommend veneers because veneers only attach to the outside of my tooth. In this case the problem is in back of my tooth. Is there anything else I can do?
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I think you need to look at the patient and decide on the basis of how much reduction is needed on the teeth and the fear and sensitivity of the patient who is having the procedure done. It seems to me that you are already concerned about the pain. We use an anesthetic on most patients but we...
As your already know veneers are a thin porcelain facing that is bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth. Before the veneers are bonded, the teeth that will receive the veneers are disinfected and a composite cement is used to seal the teeth under the veneers. This seal is very strong and...
The oldest makeover I did was on an 84 year old woman, and it changed her life! It is a personal choice as to if it is right for you, but SHE felt it was a quality of life issue. A new smile can (among other things) restore confidence.
I don't' think there is a point where one is too old, so...
