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Porcelain Veneers are Too White Again

Posted on May 31, 2022 by writeradmin.

I am frustrated and need an objective opinion. I went to a dentist because I wanted my lower teeth to match my uppers that had porcelain veneers placed on them a couple of years ago. The upper veneers were an A2. My dentist placed 8 veneers on the lower teeth. The first set was obviously too white and I asked him to send them back and make sure they match the uppers. When the second set came in, he placed them without me getting to look at them. I thought he was just putting them on with temporary stuff the way he did the first time, but he just bonded them on. He said he did that because he knew they were the right color this time.  They still do not match. They’re still whiter than the upper teeth which is very noticeable to me and makes the top teeth less attractive. To top it off, less than a month later, one of them broke off. He said he’s willing to replace them free of charge for the first year. I’m having doubts about this whole thing. What do I do?

Neva

Dear Neva,

a porcelain veneer being placed on a tooth

 

I’m glad you wrote. Your dentist placing these porcelain veneers without your permission puts him in some trouble. Consent is a very important concept in both the medical and dental fields. You did not give yours, therefore he should not have placed them. He said he “knew” they matched. That obviously wasn’t the case. It sounds like he knew they didn’t match and didn’t want to have to send them back again.

It’s one thing if your upper teeth are whiter than your lowers, but the opposite is unacceptable. Additionally, one of them broke already. They don’t break because they’re not strong enough. They break because the dentist does not bond them on properly.

I’m wondering why your dentist didn’t just suggest whitening your lower teeth, instead of placing eight expensive veneers. Teeth whitening is the standard for lower teeth unless there is some structural changes you want.

Go to your dentist and ask for a refund so you can get this done properly. If he fusses, let him know you’ll be talking to the dental board and an attorney if necessary about him bonding them on without consent. That should sober him up a bit.

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Filed Under: Porcelain Veneers Tagged With: cosmetic dentistry horror story, smile makeover, Teeth Whitening

Solution for Brown Stains on Teeth

Posted on May 22, 2022 by writeradmin.

My son has brown fluorosis stains on his teeth. They’re not very big, however it does cause him some embarassment. We’ve been to our dentist and did teeth whitening. That didn’t work. Somehow it made them more noticeable. Now she is talking about doing veneers, but they are quite expensive. Is that the best solution?

Kelly

Dear Kelly,

before and after dental bonding

I am very glad you wrote. I don’t want you going to this dentist for the solution to your son’s fluorosis stains.  She may be a great general dentist but she has no idea what she is doing with cosmetic work. Teeth whitening is the simplest cosmetic procedure and she didn’t know the basics on that. The reason it didn’t help your son’s situation is that the bleaching gel will whiten the teeth evenly, which tends to make stains more noticeable instead of less.

Dental bonding would be a better solution in your son’s case. However, you would need to take him to an expert cosmetic dentist. Even if you have to travel to another city to find one, it will be worth it. This is a very advanced cosmetic procedure that has to be done freehand. In your position, I would look for an AACD accredited dentist. If there is not one in a reasonable distance, try someone recommended by the mynewsmile.com website.

Any of those dentists will do an excellent job for you son. They are the top cosmetic dentists in the country. He will finally have a smile he will not be embarassed by.

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Filed Under: Dental Bonding Tagged With: brown stains on teeth, composite bonding, Fluorosis Stains, Teeth Whitening

Should I Keep My Last Two Upper Teeth?

Posted on May 2, 2022 by writeradmin.

After more problems with my teeth than I care to elaborate on, I am going to be left with most of my lower teeth and only my two front upper teeth. My main question is, would I be better off with removing those two teeth and getting dentures on my upper arch or keep those two teeth and work around them with partials? Those two teeth are healthy, but I cannot get a dentist to give me a good opinion one way or the other. I keep hearing, “Do whatever you want.” But, what I want is to know the best case scenario. I don’t really find the partial dentures very comfortable. I keep them out and mostly chew with those upper two teeth unless it is something that is too difficult for just those. But, if natural teeth are best I can keep doing it.

Ben

Dear Ben,

Illustration of dental implant overdentures

Implant Supported Dentures

You’re in quite a spot. In most circumstances, it is better to save your natural teeth. However, this situation is a bit different. Your upper teeth are going to hit those lower teeth when you’re chewing. Additionally, you are using those teeth more than usual and carrying the duty of the other teeth. I would not expect them to stay healthy at that rate. Dentures will be a little easier on those teeth, so that will work out well for you.

I did say in most circumstances it is better to keep your natural teeth, but that is more urgent if you are talking about lower teeth, not upper teeth. When your lower teeth are removed, it is more serious. This is because when your bottom teeth are removed, your body senses that and begins to resorb the minerals in your jawbone to use elsewhere in your body where you will get more use out of them. The big problem with that is that your jawbone slowly shrinks as a result. If you place dental implants in your lower jaw, it helps to preserve the bone. Without that, you will eventually not have enough jawbone left in on your lower jaw to keep your dentures in.

For upper dentures, that bone is not as essential because they are held in by suction. I would say, in your unique case, you would be better off removing those last two teeth. You’ll be much more comfortable and able to eat a bit better. Of course, getting implant-supported dentures is always better and will increase your quality of life, especially your chewing capacity. But, they are more expensive.

One thing to note. Whether or not you choose the removable dentures or the implant supported dentures, you will want them to be attractive. Make sure you see a dentist who creates beautiful smiles. One easy way to do that is to look on mynewsmile.com, They screen cosmetic dentists for their technical and artistic ability.

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Filed Under: Dental Implants Tagged With: dentures, implant supported dentures, missing teeth, problems with dentures

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