Recent Bad Cosmetic Veneers: Help Please! I recently had veneers put on my teeth on August 11th and cannot be more dissatisfied with the work. I am having many problems with them and it is very hard to get in touch with the dentist that did them.
The quality of work that he did was far from expected. After getting the veneers on, they were popping off the next day and I had to rush back into his office. I swallowed one veneer accidently because it popped off while eating. He just ordered one veneer. The whole cosmetic work has a lot of issues and I contacted you in hopes of re-doing the whole process. I feel as if the dentist has no experience in doing cosmetic work and got me when I was feeling vulnerable. Now, after having the work done, I do not smile. I would really like to re-do the veneers with an experienced cosmetic dentist and would be able to travel.
Here are the problems:
- 2 veneers popped off, I swallowed one.
- They feel and look too thick & Bulky.
- One side is more prominent than the other.
- Discoloration in the margins (open-margins) of the veneers where they meet the teeth, original teeth are showing. Subject to bacteria and significant decay (long-term issues).
- Midline is slanted and poorly positioned.
- Teeth are tilted.
- Porcelain is monochromatic & poorly finished (no luster) •Bite is not right (one side hits before the other)
- Improper length, over jet, and bite.
- I have pain and sensitivity with my teeth.
I already paid for 5 veneers and a bridge and am very unhappy with the results. Now sure what to do, but need help and second opinions. Thanks for reading.
– Maria from Chicago
Here is the photo Maria provided of her cosmetic dental work:
Maria,
I looked at the photos you posted of your work and see your concerns. I agree that the porcelain veneers look too bulky. In addition, the color is very drab. If you’re going to take the time, trouble, and money to get a new smile, I would think you would want one that sparkles.
I agree with you that this dentist does not seem to know what he is doing. Unfortunately, this is the state of cosmetic dentistry. It should be a specialty, but for political reasons the American Dental Association will never recognize it as such.
You shouldn’t have to travel that far to get this done right. There are several excellent cosmetic dentists in the Chicago area. You can check our list of Chicago cosmetic dentists. The first step would be to visit him or her, let him see the condition of your mouth, and then see what help he could offer in working with your former dentist. If you feel you are entitled to some compensation from your former dentist, the new dentist would be able to help you know what you may be entitled to and could maybe help mediate that.
– Dr. Hall
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About David A. Hall
Dr. David A. Hall was one of the first 40 accredited cosmetic dentists in the world. He practiced cosmetic dentistry in Iowa, and in 1990 earned his accreditation with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is now president of Infinity Dental Web, a company in Mesa, Arizona that does advanced internet marketing for dentists.
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