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What happens if I don’t like my porcelain veneers after I get them?

I am considering porcelain veneers. It is their permanency that is making me nervous, though. They are bonded to my teeth. What if I don’t like them? I visited one dentist who showed me digital before and after pictures of myself, but what if the real thing looks bad? What options will I have? How difficult will it be to go back to my natural teeth?– Jules

Jules – When a cosmetic dentist places your porcelain veneers, you will have plenty of input and opportunities to say what you do or don’t like about your smile makeover.

You should have access to the dentist’s smile gallery of patients for whom he or she has placed veneers. Digital images of yourself may also be provided. A wax model of your veneers will also be made. If it is not automatically offered, you can request a try-in model, made of dental composite. The try-in model will give you a precise idea of how the finished product will look and feel.

Dr. Hurley encourages her porcelain veneers patients to let her know if they have any hesitation about the look of the porcelain veneers. If there are any concerns, the veneers will be adjusted or completely remade until you are thrilled with the look of your new smile.

We cannot stress enough the importance of finding an accredited, skilled cosmetic dentist to complete your smile makeover. The results will be long-lasting and amazing. Otherwise, you can end up with veneers that you don’t like. After veneers are bonded to your teeth, the only way to improve your smile is to have the current veneers removed and replaced with new ones.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ top cosmetic dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

 

How old do you have to be to get porcelain veneers?

I just turned 16. After 2 years of wearing braces, I still hate my teeth. I give up. How old do I have to be to get porcelain veneers? - Jazlyn C.

Jazlyn - You can receive veneers as a teenager, but most dentists will probably advise you to wait until your jawbone growth is complete. If you receive veneers before the growth is complete, they will begin to recede at your gumline, and it will be quite noticeable. At that point, you will probably want the veneers replaced.

A single veneer can cost almost $1000—or more, depending on where you live in the country and the skill of the dentist doing the work. Eight veneers are required to cover the upper teeth that show when you smile. So you have to consider if you really want veneers at this point, when you may need to replace them in a few years.

We recommend that you visit a skilled cosmetic dentist. Let the dentist know what you don’t like about your smile. Is it the shape, color, or some other feature? It may be that teeth whitening and/or teeth contouring (reshaping) are all that is needed to enhance your smile. A cosmetic dentist will listen to your goals for your smile, let you know your options, and let you know the right time to do it, based on when your jawbone and teeth are sufficiently developed.

This post is sponsored by top NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

Can’t afford porcelain veneers and need alternatives

I want 8 porcelain veneers but I know that I can’t get them because they cost too much. I hate the way my teeth look. What are my alternatives? - Danette

Danette - Your alternatives depend on what corrections need to be made to your teeth. If your teeth are misaligned or have spaces between them, braces or Invisalign will correct them, and those treatments may be less expensive than porcelain veneers. It is possible that contouring or reshaping your teeth will enhance your smile.

Some people consider porcelain veneers because they want whiter teeth, but depending on the cause of the stains in your teeth, professional teeth whitening from a dentist will brighten them.

Have consultations with a few cosmetic dentists to discuss your options. If porcelain veneers are required to correct your teeth, you will be able to find a dentist who makes them affordable for you. Payment plans or financing can help you get the smile you want without breaking your budget.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.