Roaccutane has damaged my teeth and teeth whitening did not work
Q. Hello, I’ve had some zoom whitening at £450.00 yet it didn’t do much good. Over a three year period, I had three 4 month courses of a drug called Roaccutane which, I\’ve read, can damage teeth. My teeth are quite a bad colour and are almost see through in some areas. Could this be the cause? I have been thinking about veneers for years and my teeth are in fairly decent shape but the colour has put a real dampener on my life. I am very reluctant to smile. Could you tell me if veneers would be the way to go for me and if so, how much is it likely to cost for a full mouth? Are they permanent and can you see a thin black line where they meet the gum? Also, are some veneers better quality than others? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks R Wilson
A. Unfortunately whitening doesn’t work on teeth that have been discolored due to medication. You sound like an ideal candidate for veneers. If your teeth are reasonably straight the preparation would be extremely minimal and you would finish with a beautiful smile. If the teeth are prepared properly you shouldn’t have a problem with show through of the natural color of your teeth. Veneers are made from porcelain only like fine pieces of jewellery. They are custom made for you and characteristics are added which make the veneers look extremely life like so the only thing you and other people will notice is that you have beautiful smile. Veneers cost between £700 and £1500. An upper smile lift which involves 10 teeth would cost up to £15000. There are different qualities of veneers. There are number of excellent laboratories in the USA which many high end cosmetic and restorative dentists use. I find that American laboratories are better because they have newer technology and have making veneers for much longer than laboratories in the UK. Having said that there are some in this country that are trained to a very high level.
It is important that you ask to see a portfolio of cases that the dentist has done so that you can judge the veneers for your self. Good cosmetic dentists should have a portfolio. Be weary of those that don’t.
If you are in buckinghamshire or are willing to travel I would be happy to see you for a consultation. The practice phone number is 01296 624163.
I hope this helps
Kind Regards
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