Has anyone recently had crowns/veneers put on their teeth?

Question

my front teeth are stained and chipped at the bottom, which would be best for that, crowns or veneers? I live in the NYC area, any thoughts on prices here? I was hoping to get 4-6 teeth done plus all my old silver fillings replaced with white resin ones and I'm saving $10k for this. I'm a little nervous because of the cost of doing this, so any suggestions you can give me to ensure I get the most for my money will be appreciated.

Also, I do not have insurance. Is there any insurance that I could get wihich would cover part of the cost of my fillings/crowns? I know that it is considered cosmedic, but I was just curious.

Answer 1

In my opion Crowns are the best, they will encompase your WHOLE tooth, much more secure than just slapping something on the front. As for prices, call around

Answer 2

First and foremost find a dentist that specializes in making dentures. Many are so poorly made and look fake. A good specialist will add details to make them look like natural teeth. Look for a dentist who offers permanent dentures. This is fairly new and a great advance. Hygienically, it is best to remove them at night and soak them in a good denture cleaner. You don't want denture odor, which can be very strong and obvious as to what it is. Besides soaking, they need to be brushed with a denture brush with the cleaner as tarter does build up if they are not taken care of properly. You jaw line could change or you could get creases at the sides of your mouth. Talk to your dentist about changes. A little cosmetic enhancement can fix that. Now, if you are getting the lowers pulled, do everything you can to save as many of those teeth as possible. With regular dentures they don't stay in as well without being anchored to other teeth. Good luck. You will not need denture adhesive if they are made correctly with a good fit to your mouth.