How exactly do Veneers work?
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Veneers bring glow to you smile, doesn't matter they are the traditional porcelain veneers or Lumineers. The former is a time tested product while the latter is still under testing waters and long way to go.
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Okay...the root canal is a great procedure to have...all that does is take the nerves out of your teeth which will keep you from having any further pain. However, you want to get porcelain veneers/crowns...make sure you see some of his work first. The process sucks because you have to have temporarys for 2 weeks first but the overall result is great. My top 2 front teeth have had both a root canal and crowns and trust me when I say I barely even had enough tooth to build on to. My teeth were chipped so bad my nerves were hanging out. You will probably want to get them redone in about 10 yrs. Hope this helps :)
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The tooth is basically encased in bone. They usually cut away the "roof" of bone and a little bit around the tooth to get it out. The hole that is left over usually fills back in with bone and shouldn't cause any problems.
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If you are looking to close the 'huge' gap (diastema) and there are no other issues like crowding, malocclusion, etc., then invisalign or other braces may not be the right answer as they might end up creating gaps in other neighboring teeth. Bonding would be cheapest option. If you can afford, opt for porcelain veneers and be happy for next 15-20 years. Consult a dentist anyways. Good luck.
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There are some really good whitening products available through your dentist.  Opalescence is a good one.  It takes a little longer for tetracycline staining than for regular stains but the wait is worth it.  Some say do veneers but they are expensive and only last 5 to 10 yrs last i heard. We're talking 5to 600 a tooth.
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Getting your palate expanded, could very well help you out. It widens and/or spreads (opens) your palate, enabling more room for teeth to be placed, as in Veneers you were talking about. And the implants basically. It's been done... i dont see why it couldnt for you. ALTHOUGH, i havent seen your mouth and x'rays.. so.... If your Orthodontist suggest to get your palate widened, then go for it.
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If the dentist says they have to pull it then I would trust their judgment. \n\nYou have a few options however. Ask them about root canals, and maybe getting a crown or veneer put on it.
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What Is It? \n \nBonding uses a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) to repair a decayed, chipped, fractured or discolored tooth. Bonding can be done in a single visit, unlike veneers, which are manufactured in a laboratory and require a customized mold to achieve a proper fit. The procedure is called bonding because the material bonds to the tooth. \n\nWhat It's Used For \nBonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental procedures. The composite resin used in bonding can be shaped and polished to match the surrounding teeth. Most often, bonding is used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth. It also can be used to close spaces between teeth, to make teeth look longer or to change the shape or color of teeth. \nSometimes, bonding also is used as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings, or to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede. \n\nPreparation \nLittle or no preparation usually is needed for bonding. Anesthesia often is not necessary, unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. \n\nHow It's Done \nYour dentist will use a shade guide to select the composite resin color that will match the color of the tooth most closely. \nOnce your dentist has chosen the color, he or she will slightly abrade or etch the surface of the tooth to roughen it. The tooth will be coated lightly with a conditioning liquid, which helps the bonding material adhere. \nWhen the tooth is prepared, your dentist will apply the tooth-colored, puttylike resin. The resin is molded and smoothed until it's the proper shape. Then the material is hardened with an ultraviolet light or laser. \nAfter the bonding material hardens, your dentist will further trim and shape it. Then he or she will polish the material until it matches the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface. \nThe procedure usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour. If you're having more than one tooth done, you may need to schedule several visits. \n\nFollow-Up \nTea, coffee, cigarette smoke and other substances can stain the resin used in bonding. To prevent or minimize stains, it's essential to avoid eating or drinking foods that can stain for the first 48 hours after any composite procedure. In addition, brush your teeth often and have them cleaned regularly by a dental hygienist.\n\nRisks \nThe composite resin used in bonding isn't nearly as strong as a natural tooth. Biting your fingernails or chewing on ice or pens can chip the material. Bonding usually lasts several years before it needs to be repaired. How long it actually lasts depends on how much bonding was done and your oral habits. \n\nWhen To Call a Professional \nIn the days after having the bonding done, call your dentist if you notice sharp edges on the bonded teeth, or your teeth feel strange or "off" when you bite down. \nAt any time, call your dentist if the bonding chips or pieces fall out.http://www.simplestepsdental.com/SS/ihtSS/r.WSIHW000/st.32226/t.32136/pr.3.html\n\n\nThis is a cheaper and less evasive procedure for getting "veneers."  I had 4 teeth done and I was good to go.  The only problem I had is that I have Fluorosis and so the bonding didn't always take...so then I had actual porcelain veneers put on.
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The cost of a porcelain veneer is per tooth and depending on where you live in the U.S., will range between approximately $600 - $1500... also, insurance will not pay anything on this procedure as it is considered cosmetic. As for the shade, you and your dentist will decide on the shade together using a shade guide... you choose a bright white shade although I would not suggest it because it is not natural at all and it will look like a white picket fence in your mouth.
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I had thought about it too but found out they're going to file my teeth down.  veneers are permanent and that sort of disturbs me. I did have my teeth bleached and they look great and I also had braces a few yrs ago since I didn't as a kid. some veneers turn yellow too. so ask your dentist how long they'll staywhite and what happens if you have to replace them
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If you can still get it in its OK,  it will move your teeth back to their intended location.  thats what the guy who invented invisalign noticed.  He didn't wear his retainer then put it in he notice his teeth move,  then he wouldn't wear it again. and the teeth would drift, so he started wearing it again and then he realized why not move the teeth more and more. and invisalign was invented.
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I'm a dentist.\n\nThere is no simple answer to that question, because gaps are caused by different problems.  It could be that your teeth are flared too much, and that causes spacing (of course, that usually causes spacing between multiple front teeth, not just your two central incisors).  It could be that you have too much maxillar arch length and that ALL of your teeth in your upper jaw are too small to use up the arch space.  If it's either of these, then you'll likely need braces, as trying to put bondings on them or veneers to close the gaps would result in front teeth that are abnormally wide....which is unsightly.\n\nIf your two front teeth are just a little too narrow, then bondings will work, but porcelain veneers are better.  They generally look better, are less likely to develop decay underneath, are not prone to staining the way bondings are, and generally last much longer.  They are more expensive, of course.  In my experience, however, the aesthetic superiority of porcelain veneers makes the added cost worth it.\n\nI charge $900 for porcelain veneers per tooth.  $250 for bondings per tooth.
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Yes if it is small, Say about a milimeter they can be bonded.  \nIf you have longer teeth then you may even go up to 1.5mm without it looking toooo funky.\nIf your teeth are short and healthy and your not a heavy grinder, you may be able to veneer them with porcelain.  \n\n\nBut what you really need to ask is why do you have it?\nWhat is your age, history of the gap, recent or developmental,  your habits that may be causing it, and so much more.  If you don't do a carefull history,  then if the gap is caused by something your doing then it may come back after you close it.  If your dentist just says yep I'll do with out thinking, be carefull.
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Yes, it is possible; however, this is only limited to small procedures.  If there is a small amount of decay around a particular part of a veneer, often this decay can be removed and repaired with a bonded filling.  BUT, if the decay has spread underneath the veneer and your dentist is unsure that they can remove it all with the veneer in place, then the veneer will have to come off and be redone after all of the decay is removed.  Also, if too much tooth structure has to be removed around the veneer, then it will have to be redone as well, because you do not want to undermine the existing tooth structure too much!  Hope that this proves helpful!
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The retainers can only damage your teeth if they are poorly fitted.\n\nThey actually have a thin coat of material that prevents them from scratching the enamal, however if that does happen, not all is lost.\n\nYour DDS can prescribe you a high floride toothpaste that aids in the prevention of caries and helps the restoration process.  The DDS may provide a sealant or maybe cap the tooth if there is sevear decay.  Each circumstance is different.
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Teeth can be whitened by several methods:\n\n1. "Bleaching" which truly involves hydrogen peroxide\n2. Veneers - artificial surfaces placed and glued on the tooth front surfaces (usually the top fronts first)\n3. Caps  or crowns - one or more teeth reduced in size and a new surface made to place over the top.\n\nBleaching is the easiest and cheapest. Several shades of whitening can be effecteed. Consult with your dentist.\n\nThere are off-the-shelf methods now sold in pharmacies that have overnight trays and solution to put in them. You sleep with the solution in them and the holder in your mouth.  Use care to follow instructions. Irritation of gum tissue is a worry.\n\nVeneers require a dentist and can cost a thousand or more dollars. They look great but may require careful treatment afterward to avoid popping them off from hard wear and eating. \n\nCaps and crowns are rugged but are major dental commitment. Most dentists will not do this without health reasons.\n\nBest of luck and get a professional opinion or two.
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they're called veneers and bleaching