One tooth is chipped and can't get the veneer. I would like for them to be identical since they are side by side, but the idea of having my teeth shaved down to little stubs scares me. I also worry that the crowns will fall off and my filed teeth would show. My options are two crowns or one crown and one veneer. I trust my dentist who says either one will look nice but I'm still very anxious. My appointment is this weekend.
2007-01-24 02:55:20 · 6 answers · asked by Sister Girl 3 in Health ➔ Dental
Since the dentist is the expert, I would ask him what he recommends then go for it. I've had 4 crowns in my teeth for 10 years, they never came loose but I did have to have one of them replaced because of decay under the crown. Relax and trust your dentist. Tell him you want some "happy gas" full-strength! You won't care after that point. He will be fitting you with temporart crowns until your new ones come in. Be a GROWN-UP and do it and then...SMILE ! Godloveya!
2007-01-24 03:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have actually been considering this also and through what I have found, as well as from my dentist, veneers are the way to go. There is relatively no pain, you don't even need a numbing agent. They also do not have to "file down" or alter your personal teeth in order to place the veneers. They are also very thin, yet strong. And cost wise they are much, much cheaper then any of the other cosmetic options I have looked at, including crowns. Hope that helps some. And good luck!
2016-05-24 04:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had veneers on my front teeth for a few years, but they are a much more temporary solution than full crowns, and need replacing regularly. Eventually I gave in and had the teeth crowned, and have had no problems over the years. The process isn't too daunting, but having the temporary crowns, while I waited for the proper ones to be made was a bit off-putting. Top tip...... if you DO go for crowns, don't drink orange juice of eat curry while wearing the temp. crowns. My dentist forgot to tell me this, and mine went a horrible shade of day-glo orange!!
2007-01-24 03:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dentist placed a crown on one upper central incisor and a veneer on the other, and they look exactly the same.
Dental materials and techniques have greatly improved in the past few years, and the dentist told me that both the crown and the veneer will have the same durability.
My dentist teaches at UCLA Dental School, so is up on the latest.
2007-01-24 09:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A crown is an complete covering of an existing tooth. Generally speaking, veneers are used on front teeth and only cover the part of the teeth that are facing outwards. (your smile)
It depends on which teeth are in question. Also, many insurance companies don't cover veneers as they consider them "cosmetic".
2007-01-24 05:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by yarmiah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have done them both ways, veneers or crowns or one of each. But in my years of experience I would have to advise you to go with full porcelain crowns on both teeth. They look more natural, especially side by side on anterior teeth. They allow the light to go through much like the natural tooth. As for veneers, they may look just as good and save tooth structure. But I just don't think they are as durable or strong. I've seen so many patients come back with them in their hand, or broken. It always gets blamed on the lab, or the patient is a tooth grinder, or some such crap as that. When the truth be told, they just aren't as strong as what you get with the full coverage of a crown. Crowns don't fall off, they have to be cut off (literally into pieces) to be removed. I think your best choice is the full coverage crowns, even I chose them for myself. Hope I've been of some help. Good luck!
2007-01-24 04:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋