Does anyone have them, and if so how do you like them? I tried Zoom technology to whiten my teeth. My teeth look great indoors, but are yellow and grey outdoors. I can tell from pictures that are taken.
My teeth are straight, and I already have big teeth. Do porcelain veneers make your teeth look bigger? Do they still appear yellow or grey in the outdoors? How long do they last? And how much do they cost? How long does it take to do the procedure? How much do they cost?
2007-02-01 15:19:08 · 5 answers · asked by joe535 1 in Health ➔ Dental
First let me start here. not everyone is a candidate for Veneers. since you have tried bleaching and you feel like it didn't work out for your, the next step would be Veneers. Porcelain Veneers generally run about 1000-1300 (+ or -) a piece. Most often the front six teeth (canine to canine) are prepped. but sometimes the premolars behind the canines are prepped. This means you would be changing 6-8 teeth. the appt for this varies. some dentists are faster than others. faster does not usually mean better. research your options. don't just go to whoever is closest to your house. you want someone who does quality work and stands behind it. this is a true investment of time and money. get the best. this is your smile we are talking about.
Veneers usually aren't covered under insurance. the only time it would be covered is if you fractured a single tooth.
Generally Veneers give a much more ideal smile, shape and color. if the dr is good the will do a "try in' before they actually cement the veneers onto your teeth. this will let you see if your are happy w/ the shape (which actually is important) and color. womens teeth tend to be more curved at the corners and mens teeth are much more robust/square.
the procedure could last anywhere from 1-3 hours depending on who preforms it. you will wear temporary veneers for a few weeks. expect some cold sensitivity and having to be watch how you bite into things. you should aks about wearing a nightguard after the veneers are seated permanently. this will help protect your investment.
Research it. ask around your area. and even make some appts just for consultations and dentist could give you a better idea on how much/length of appt.
Good Luck!
RDH in WA
2007-02-01 16:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by jonim 2 · 0⤊ 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 00:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got them for my son, we let him sleep with the bottle and it messed up his teeth, so it was metal or veneers, so he had 4 teeth done and it cost 2000 just for the teeth. they look real and there not bigger. i wish i had them they look so nice.
2007-02-01 15:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by mike j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about the size no...no change will happpen ...they will not look yellow or grey..the procedures takes about 3-4 visits...
2007-02-02 02:10:07 · answer #4 · answered by max h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have the same question
2016-08-23 16:52:21 · answer #5 · answered by antonia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋