Cosmetic Dentists - Porcelain veneers?

fredy34

Ive still been reseaching this and went to see my own dentist about it. He tells me that i would only need 2 veneers, 1 either side of the front 2 teeth to make them all align. Im still not 100% sure about it but he tells me its a simple procedure and very little prep is required. Basically my 2 teeth either side of my front 2 are too far back so the veneers would make them all level. What are peoples opinions?

F

purt

fredy34 wrote: »

Ive still been reseaching this and went to see my own dentist about it. He tells me that i would only need 2 veneers, 1 either side of the front 2 teeth to make them all align. Im still not 100% sure about it but he tells me its a simple procedure and very little prep is required. Basically my 2 teeth either side of my front 2 are too far back so the veneers would make them all level. What are peoples opinions?

F

Are you really only getting veneers so that all of your teeth appear level?

tomstickland

I was talking to some dentists a while back and they told me that veneers were a bit naff really. Designed at a time when film actors needed fake perfect teeth, like in the 1940s.

fredy34

culchied wrote: »

Are you really only getting veneers so that all of your teeth appear level?

Ive had wonky teeth for 15 years, why wouldnt i want them fixed now when i can?
certainly dont want to wear a brace for 18 months.

Toothsmith

fredy34 wrote: »

Ive had wonky teeth for 15 years, why wouldnt i want them fixed now when i can?
certainly dont want to wear a brace for 18 months.

Sounds like you've had good discussions with your dentist, so go for it if you're happy.

But you need to factor in the possible maintenance/replacement costs that will be necessary every few years. It won't be a once-only treatment.

Polly

Beware breakages! I've had veneers since 2003 and have had six breakages in that time and it's been a heartbreak for me. They always seem to happen at the most inopportune times too ie the day before I was due to go abroad for 3 weeks, the night before a wedding/christening/family get-together - I've had them all. The foods struck off my list now include crusty bread, toffees (obviously), and apples (have to slice them as I daren't bite with my front teeth. I may have just been unfortunate but I read an article by India Knight in the Sunday Times last year where she described a very similar experience from within her circle of friends. She declined the veneers - I wish I had too.