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Replacing Worn Veneers - New York
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I'm about to make the first appointment to have my...
onehitwonderApril 6, 2016
$12,000
I'm about to make the first appointment to have my veneers of 18 years replaced. There are stains at the borders where my gum has receeded and they look pretty bad now. My plan is to whiten my real teeth first and then have the new set match that. My dentist says it will take about a couple of weeks with about one week of wearing temporaries.
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April 11, 2016
Good Luck! How many are you doing!
April 11, 2016
Thank you! I'll be doing the top front six. Going in tomorrow to get my bleaching trays done as I want to brighten up a little overall. All of those years of drinking coffee have had an effect. I'm nervous but also excited.
April 11, 2016
Do you think drinking coffee degraded the initial color??
Over the first few weeks of getting them, do you think they get darker???
Over the first few weeks of getting them, do you think they get darker???
April 11, 2016
Over the course of time, coffee, wine, etc., will darken the color of teeth, regardless of whether they're porcelain or tooth. If you just got yours done I don't think you have anything to worry about at all. It's up to you if you want to give up dark colored drinks and foods. I didn't and my teeth are naturally darker, but nothing to be too concerned about. And for what it's worth, my natural teeth have also darkened for the same reason. It's just nature taking its course. However, you can't bleach porcelain the way you can your natural teeth so in 20 years if you want them lighter, you'll have to replace them. At least that's my understanding of it.
April 12, 2016
Not that you want to do this, but would it be possible to just smooth down the edge of the veneer and buff out the stains to keep the veneers you already have?
I'm assuming you will be lightening the veneer color. Will you do them whiter than your bottom teeth?
How old were you when you first had your veneers done? And where will you be going to redo?
I'm assuming you will be lightening the veneer color. Will you do them whiter than your bottom teeth?
How old were you when you first had your veneers done? And where will you be going to redo?
April 13, 2016
When I go in for cleanings, my dentist does smooth the edges and buff out the stains...but because the seam has deteriorated, I would have to go in about every three months to have them buffed out and that gets very expensive. Plus, it doesn't solve the problem of being able to see where the natural tooth and the veneer meet. I was 30 years old when I first had them done and I'll be going to my dentist in NYC to get them done. I will lighten the color of them but only so that they match my natural teeth, which I'm will begin bleaching this week. The bleaching is a 3 day process and I'll pick up my trays on Thursday. Even if all my teeth were natural, I'd do the bleaching process at this point just to whiten things up.
UPDATED FROM onehitwonder
After bleaching
onehitwonderApril 20, 2016
So, my teeth are definitely a shade brighter after bleaching. But I must say, I'm not a fan of the process. I think the bleach leaked on the second night and burned my gums a bit. They've recovered but are still a bit sore when brushing. I also think that my current veneers lighted up as well, which is something I was told wouldn't happen. I think my whole smile looks better now, but I can still see the seams. Next Tuesday I go in for prep work and my temporary set.
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April 20, 2016
Will you be making any modifications on the new set?
I am under the impression that whitening veneers creates a more porous environment causing more staining I the long run...
I am under the impression that whitening veneers creates a more porous environment causing more staining I the long run...
April 26, 2016
I'm going to have the canine teeth be a little less "full" for a smoother transition to the back teeth. Apart from that, just lighter in color. I like them the way they are but they're just old and my gums have receded.
The only reason I bleached them was to bleach the natural teeth. I won't be bleaching once I get the new ones.
The only reason I bleached them was to bleach the natural teeth. I won't be bleaching once I get the new ones.
UPDATED FROM onehitwonder
Got my temps
onehitwonderApril 26, 2016
Bleh! Three full hours in the chair having the old veneers removed and new temps made. The temps are temps and as long as I don't show my gum line I should be ok. They are definitely kinda clunky but I just think it's the nature of the beast. So, I'm trying to not spend too much time around people in the next couple of weeks until the new ones come in. Hopefully, it will be sooner.
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April 26, 2016
Even though your photos seem blurred, they look pretty nice. Do you know what color you will be going with?
April 26, 2016
I see you posted you will only have to wear your temps for one week.... Is that right?
Lol. I ve been wearing temps for 6 months! My dentist thinks I'm being picky. I think she's punishing me for not liking what she initially wanted to seat.
Lol. I ve been wearing temps for 6 months! My dentist thinks I'm being picky. I think she's punishing me for not liking what she initially wanted to seat.
April 26, 2016
I think the color we decided on was a "warm B1". They'll be a shade lighter than my bottom teeth but bottom teeth are usually a shade darker anyhow (or at least look it).
Honestly, I think 6 months is way too long for you to wait. And frankly, I had my last set for 18 years, you should be picky. You're going to live with them for a long time!
Honestly, I think 6 months is way too long for you to wait. And frankly, I had my last set for 18 years, you should be picky. You're going to live with them for a long time!
April 27, 2016
With all due respect that amount of time is horrific. You could easily be permanently damaging your teeth by going that long without your proper crowns. There's no way for you to properly take care of your teeth during that time while temporaries are on and bacteria can grow faster initiating decay plus the glue to hold the temporaries on is not meant to be there for that long.
I'd mention to your dentist that you're going to another dentist for a consultation on how to proceed and perhaps have to get legal counsel. You need to be proactive because once the damage is done you're finished. Check with a prosthodontist not just a dentist for your consultation. Good luck to you but I'd act sooner than later.
I'd mention to your dentist that you're going to another dentist for a consultation on how to proceed and perhaps have to get legal counsel. You need to be proactive because once the damage is done you're finished. Check with a prosthodontist not just a dentist for your consultation. Good luck to you but I'd act sooner than later.
April 27, 2016
Thank you for your input..... I do feel like my temps are strong. They are sealed and made from some sort of mold. My gums too look good. However, I will say that if I had the same temps my last dentist gave me I would be in trouble! With those I had blood red gums.
Do you think I still need to worry? Today I called, by the assistants go ahead, to make my next seat appointment, but they couldn't see me until July 28.... Needless, to say I was very upset. I wanted to book my appointment after the last debacle then they were only booking until mid June, but they would not let me. I'm extreme frustrated.
Do you think I still need to worry? Today I called, by the assistants go ahead, to make my next seat appointment, but they couldn't see me until July 28.... Needless, to say I was very upset. I wanted to book my appointment after the last debacle then they were only booking until mid June, but they would not let me. I'm extreme frustrated.
April 28, 2016
I'd call around and ask other dentists how long it takes, then go back to yours and say, "Hey, it only takes so many weeks for all these other guys, why does it take you so long?" Considering how much work is involved in this process, you should be a priority for them and the lab. Did you pay them in full and upfront?
April 30, 2016
I had my temps put on Tuesday and I already can't wait to get them off. They're just no comfortable and regardless of how good a job my dentist did, they still look so fake at the gum line. I can't wait to get them replaced with the permanents, which is scheduled for May 12th. They did say that they'll let me know if they're in sooner and if so, I can hopefully schedule an earlier appointment. Let's hope that's the case. I can't even imagine waiting until July.
April 30, 2016
12 more days! I hope they are perfect for you. Cementing ones that are not, would not be good, even if it means bad temps again.
May 1, 2016
Omg I'm so exited for u , I also wanting to do it but I can't effort it . Some places cost up to 15,000 $ ! Can't wait to see ur result
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