Veneers?

[Ringo1]

Originally Posted by Baby Teddy

Sorry! I should have clarified why I was asking. I currently have temporary veneers on my 4 front teeth while I am waiting for my permanent ones to come back from lab in 2 weeks. I wanted to know if anyone had veneers and what their experience was like with the temporaries (I heard the temporaries often come loose). Anyway, I do not have terribly disfigured teeth - definitely not my reason for getting them. When I was a child I got into an accident on my bike with a car and cracked my two front teeth in half. After getting an intense root canal I had a cap put on one tooth and had the other tooth bonded. I was never happy with the appearance of my two front teeth because they were not symetrical and were big compared to the rest of my teeth but at least they were straight! So I saved up and I recently went to a well known cosmetic dentist and had a consultation. Basically together we decided to veneer the front 4 in order to make my smile the way I invisioned. My front teeth were in good shape so I did not need a crown or anything like that and veneers were the best option for me. I got my teeth bleeched (minus the front 4) and got my temporary veneers put on earlier this week. I am nervous because I heard that the temporary ones are known to fall off since they don't cememnt them to your teeth. And my friends wedding is next weekend and the last thing I need is a temporary tooth falling off! ekk! So - that is why I was wondering if anyone had an experience with temps. Sorry for not explaining my situation clearly before

Well, if you were already unhappy with the appearance of your front teeth; then I think thats a pefectly good reason for veneers. Some of the unhappiest people I know with veneers - had perfectly fine teeth to begin with and they were just trying to 'perfect' them - which is probably impossible anyway. And I'm sure there are folks who are really happy with their veneers.

So I hope your temps don't fall off and can't you get some special 'glue' to stick it back on if it does? I know it's out there but still, hoping it won't happen to you at the wedding!

[KendraE]

I've worked in as a dental asst. the past 13 years. They shouldn't come off, but if they somehow did, you can mix corn starch with a little bit of water and make a paste that will hold them temporarily or Wallmart sells temporary dental glue! Never hurts to be prepared!!!

[yorkietalkjilly]

Ask your dentist if you can use some temporary cement or something for the wedding should one come off. And watch what you eat and drink while there. I had a temporary cap come off in a similar experience and found some denture cream to use to help hold it on until I got home but it was harrowing until I left and got away from all the people - was sooo scared it would just pop off in front of someone! That thing still stayed on though for hours after that just from that gunk! I was amazed.

[gaijingirl]

I chipped a front tooth a couple years ago and had to get a veneer put on....the temporary came off within a couple of days. I had to go back almost every day until my permanent was finished to get it put back on. I was careful with it, but it would not stay.

My permanent veneer actually cracked a year later (due to a defect by the lab in making it...my dentist was able to see tiny air bubbles after he removed it) and I think the next one stayed a bit longer, but I still had to get it repaired once or twice. For whatever reason, I just did not have much success with temporary veneers!

[Baby Teddy]

Got my permanent veneers put on and I LOVE THEM! As promised, here are my before & after pictures. Thank you everyone for your insight!

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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[TatumsMom]

Looks awesome!!

[Baby Teddy]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Looks awesome!!

Thank you!!

[Nancy1999]

Great job, your "after" looks more natural than your before!

[Baby Teddy]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Great job, your "after" looks more natural than your before!

Thanks Nancy! I am very happy with them. I hated the "before" so much because they never looked natural. After my bicycle accident as a child I was never happy with the bonding or cap...seriously hated my front teeth. I had no idea they could look so good! Money well spent! Dentist is amazing...I am estatic!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Baby Teddy

Thanks Nancy! I am very happy with them. I hated the "before" so much because they never looked natural. After my bicycle accident as a child I was never happy with the bonding or cap...seriously hated my front teeth. I had no idea they could look so good! Money well spent! Dentist is amazing...I am estatic!

Yeah, I think the trick is finding the right dentist, which is easier said then done.

[Baby Teddy]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yeah, I think the trick is finding the right dentist, which is easier said then done.

Very true...took me a very long time to find him!