Hello there, I recently had several porcelain veneers prepped and placed. However, I just learned I am pregnant! I am currently in my first trimester. Would getting those porcelain veneers have caused any harm to my unborn baby? Thank you, Suzie, from San Bernardino, CA Hi Suzie, Congratulations! To answer your question, you do […]
Why Did I Need Root Canals after my Porcelain Crowns?
Hello there, I got a full-mouth reconstruction with all-porcelain crowns a few years ago. I decided to do it because I was told there were would not be any negative side effects. However, after my intense smile makeover, a few of the crowns on my upper teeth started hurting. I went in several times for […]
Are All Porcelain Veneers This Expensive?
Hello there, I saw my dentist because I wanted some cosmetic dentistry done. I was interested in getting some porcelain veneers on my upper teeth. I figured it was faster and cheaper than orthodontic work. However, my general dentist quoted me over $9,000! That price does not even cover all the dental work I would […]
Can I Ask My Family Dentist for Porcelain Veneers?
Hi there, I opted for a porcelain veneer to repair a chipped tooth. Previously, I’d had bonding on this tooth, but it wore off. My family dentist recommended a crown, but I didn’t want anything invasive to fix a small chip. My dentist made my veneer and I came in for a try-in. It looked […]
How do I know which type of porcelain veneer is right for me?
When people want a smile makeover that gives a beautiful, celebrity-like smile, porcelain veneers are the direction they turn. Porcelain veneers are thin ceramic coatings applied to the teeth. They are designed to match the color and clarity of the natural teeth. The veneers cover the front of the teeth and wrap around the sides […]
What is the youngest you can be to get porcelain veneers?
I have a 16-year-old daughter that is self-conscious about her teeth. They’re not horrible, a little crooked. Her biggest complaint is that her front teeth aren’t exactly proportionate. The teeth to the side of her front teeth look small compared to the others. She hates to have her picture taken because of it and makes […]