Why won’t my dentist give me veneers?

Q.
Hi I have had two sessions at a cosmetic dentist as I was looking at having veneers fitted to cover my front two teeth. Both of these teeth have been root filled and one is very stained and slightly crooked, can veneers do the job or will I have to have crowns. The first consultation of 1/2hr advised me to make an appointment for braces, I do not want this and on my return repeated my request for veneers, after spending £200 on x-rays, moulds, my next apt is soon and I have a feeling that he will suggest crowns, I do not want to lose so much of a tooth for this though.
A.
Hello

It is very difficult to answer this questions without seeing you for a consultation.

I understand the reason for the braces as it may be very difficult to fit veneers unless the teeth are straightened first. With regards to the staining on the teeth, it depends on the severity of the staining as to whether veneers may he opaque enough to cover the mark.

I understand the worry of the loss of tooth to prepare for a crown, but with veneers you generally have to prepare the tooth somewhat for that procedure.

I hope this helps.

Dr Hussein Shaffie The Sandford Dental Implant and Cosmetic Centre 306 Broadway, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8AA Web: www.thesandford.com Tel: 02083037051 Email: [email protected] View My Profile Dr Shaffie

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