Due to an unfortunate incident, I lost my upper right incisor. A few months ago, I got an implant (I'm still waiting for the crown). My upper left front tooth has a little chip that's been fixed with bonding but overall, my teeth are a little discolored. With the new implant, I'm going to have to get whitening done but with the bonding material, it just seems so much to have to make sure all my front teeth would be the same shade. I'm 19 and I'm thinking of getting three veneers ---- for my upper left incisor and my two front teeth. With that, all my four front teeth would match.
Does anyone have an opinion on this? Should I do it or am I too young? Does it seem like a good idea?
*I know I should speak to my dentist but I just want to hear other people's opinions too.
2006-11-19 00:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by Kris 1 in Health ➔ Dental
I had thought about it too but found out they're going to file my teeth down. veneers are permanent and that sort of disturbs me. I did have my teeth bleached and they look great and I also had braces a few yrs ago since I didn't as a kid. some veneers turn yellow too. so ask your dentist how long they'll staywhite and what happens if you have to replace them
2006-11-19 00:44:35 · answer #1 · answered by uknowme 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your dentist, or if you don't have one make an appointment for a consult regarding composite veneers with a few. Make sure you know how much the consult will cost and if that cost is deferred off your bill when work is done. Composite veneers have been around for a long time, some dentist do them and some don't. They are basically just a filling material shaped over your prepped teeth. They require less tooth structure to be removed and less chair time as well. No impression to be sent off to the lab and having to wear tempories for weeks. They are not as natural looking as veneers or your natural tooth for that matter. The light just doesn't go thru them the same as your natural tooth and they dry faster also which can give them a dull or lifeless appearance. But they are a lot less expensive. If you really are in bad shape, there are places, and sometimes doctors who do work for free just to help people out. You might start with your church or just calling some dental offices and asking. It never hurts to try and I know we've done cases several times last year. Good luck!
2016-03-29 01:26:16 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's what you want go for it. You're not too young. I'm 18 and just got 6 crowns put on my front teeth, basically cuz i needed them on a couple and this way they all match. Just make sure that you get them the shade you want the first time because you can't use like crest whitening stuff on veneers.
2006-11-19 00:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mud 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋