Getting new teeth tomorrow!

dseag2

dseag2

Dallas, TX
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Several years ago, I decided to get veneers on my upper teeth. I always had a wide gap between a couple of my side molars. I didn't really care, but as I got older I became more self-conscious because my upper teeth started to chip. I was in sales, and in my particular industry appearance was important. I was working at the time, so I had no issue parting with the $$$. The procedure wasn't painful, but it was weird. The dentist ground my teeth into what felt like nubs. I felt them with my tongue, and I thought if anyone saw them that way they would think I was a monster. Then the veneers were put on and all was well.

I've been very satisfied. I went with eMax porcelain veneers. They fit over the teeth and are luminescent so they mimic the color of the original teeth. They haven't chipped and they don't stain... even after drinking red wine or beet root juice. At the time, I asked my dentist how much it would cost to get my lower teeth done. He said "the same", and I said no thanks. My bottom teeth don't really show when I smile.

However, I'm done with my lower teeth being crooked, and lately they seem to attract and hold more stains. I have my teeth cleaned every 6 months, and my hygienist spends what seems like forever cleaning my lower teeth. She spends no time on my uppers. I'm going in tomorrow to get lower veneers. This time I will be listening to music on my Airpods while the dentist files away.

If I even have 10 more years on this earth, to me it is worth the investment to look in the mirror everyday and be pleased with my smile. If it keeps me from looking like this it's worth the money. :ROFLMAO:

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What, you don't want to look like Rudolph? 🤣

I haven't been to the dentist in about five years. I have a hard time getting motivated to give people money to cause me a great deal of pain and discomfort. I have dental insurance and still haven't gone, but it's time, I guess. I'm scheduled for an eye exam tomorrow. We need to take care of ourselves — especially as we get older.

Good luck with your new teeth!
 
dseag2 said:
Several years ago, I decided to get veneers on my upper teeth. I always had a wide gap between a couple of my side molars. I didn't really care, but as I got older I became more self-conscious because my upper teeth started to chip. I was in sales, and in my particular industry appearance was important. I was working at the time, so I had no issue parting with the $$$. The procedure wasn't painful, but it was weird. The dentist ground my teeth into what felt like nubs. I felt them with my tongue, and I thought if anyone saw them that way they would think I was a monster. Then the veneers were put on and all was well.

I've been very satisfied. I went with eMax porcelain veneers. They fit over the teeth and are luminescent so they mimic the color of the original teeth. They haven't chipped and they don't stain... even after drinking red wine or beet root juice. At the time, I asked my dentist how much it would cost to get my lower teeth done. He said "the same", and I said no thanks. My bottom teeth don't really show when I smile.

However, I'm done with my lower teeth being crooked, and lately they seem to attract and hold more stains. I have my teeth cleaned every 6 months, and my hygienist spends what seems like forever cleaning my lower teeth. She spends no time on my uppers. I'm going in tomorrow to get lower veneers. This time I will be listening to music on my Airpods while the dentist files away.

If I even have 10 more years on this earth, to me it is worth the investment to look in the mirror everyday and be pleased with my smile. If it keeps me from looking like this it's worth the money. :ROFLMAO:

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I guess that's a sign you are still spirited, so that's good.
 
Over ten years ago I got veneers on four lowers, because I kept worrying them. One has come off twice; repair wasn’t too expensive. It was the dentist’s idea to do this. In the long run I regret it. They’re not crooked, just slightly shifted. I’d rather have had healthy teeth until the end. I’m glad yours’ worked out well. I agree it does look better.
 
I was just at the dentist yesterday to get a cleaning, and have a tooth checked that has been giving me a little occasional pain. I still have all of my teeth at 71, and try to take good care of them. After the check up he told me that I have a bridge (two connected crowns), one wisdom tooth ,and it's neighbor, that is coming apart on one of the teeth. The option is $4500 to replace the bridge, or $450 to part the bridge, and remove one tooth. So it looks like I will be down to 31 teeth. Best of luck with your dental work.
 
Yes absolutely keep your teeth as good as you can afford to keep them..

My teeth are good... I don't have any wisdom teeth they alll grew in impacted, and had to be removed.. my lower teeth are slightly crooked, but I've learned to live with that.. I see the dentist twice a year..

My daughter is 46, she's very very particular about her teeth, hers are straighter than mine .. sees the dentist regularly, never had a filling or any teeth removed..in 46 years aside from her baby teeth

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