Hi, I just got my veneers done and it has been process. I was in temporaries for 5 weeks - unable to eat my normal diet and had a lot of sensitivity. They removed the temporaries before showing me the final veneer. When I chose the color the assistant pushed for a color that I thought was too dark and I chose a lighter color which she referred to as toilet bowl light and said they would be really white; surprise, I don’t feel my teeth are white enough. The veneer looked brighter under the dental light than it does in natural light. I also felt like the assistant who tried the veneers in my mouth was very pushy with her opinion that it was difficult to form my own opinion as I was being told it was perfect. I am not loving the way they look. I feel like the shade is darker than I wanted and the shade on one canine looks different than the rest (there is also a spot on that tooth that doesn’t look right). The teeth looked lighter under the bright dentist light. I would appreciate any advice on what I should do. How can I best approach the situation in order to make sure my concerns addressed? I have bad anxiety about upsetting them and don’t know if even bringing the issue up would make them redo the veneers. I feel like I made a $20k mistake.

We all have our own qualms about our looks. For me, my teeth have always been a pain point. I never had braces growing up (a suggestion never made by my dentist despite some minor crookedness), and their shape was small and a bit jagged. In any event, I found myself hiding my teeth with my lips when I laughed or giving a meek, close-mouthed smile to strangers. I stopped showing teeth in pictures altogether. So I decided to "shop" around for my new smile. Dental veneers are super-thin materials that are molded and bonded over the front of the teeth to improve their appearance. It’s a lot like gluing acrylic nails over real nails. When you get veneers, you’re essentially getting artificial enamel. Veneers can change how the teeth look in terms of size, length, shape, or color. You can get them done to close gaps and to fix chipped and worn down teeth like I did. Veneers can also help make teeth look more aligned. I visited a bunch of different dentists, one who even suggested we shave my teeth down to little pointed nubs and cover them with crowns, and finally made my way to Dr.Ofir Michael in Cambridge, MA, a serendipitous discovery if I've ever had one. Aside from finding a skilled dentist, it is also very important to find someone you can easily communicate with. In my case, Dr.Ofir Michael made sure I knew everything I needed to know. He answered all my questions, and we exchanged a lot of pictures to make sure we were on the same page on what I want done and what I should expect. After evaluating my teeth and listening to my own hopes and dreams for their future look, Dr.Ofir Michael explained he'd apply veneers on the top and bottom of my teeth (8 on the top and four on the bottom front). During the consult, Dr.Ofir Michael’s assistants took molds of my mouth to create the look of temporary veneers, which are sculpted using a liquid composite. Everything is taken into account when crafting your new smile, from the way you talk to the shape of your face so that it all works together seamlessly. At my next appointment, he applied the temporaries to my teeth. Then, I came back, and we discussed any changes I'd like to be made. More molds were taken, and then the final plan was sent to a ceramist to manufacture. The next appointment to Dr.Ofir Michael in Cambridge, MA was around one to two hours wherein the final veneers were bonded to my teeth. Finally, I came back once more for a bite check and final approval. In the days following my final veneers appointment, I found myself smiling much bigger and wider, being friendlier, and laughing bigger. They've completely changed my outlook more than I ever thought possible, and I couldn't be happier. “In good health, porcelain restorations can last anywhere from 15 to 20 years”, says Dr.Ofir Michael. Some people may keep them longer, but the trick is to change them before any cavities appear or wear begins occurring, which can destroy your natural teeth. Thankfully, Dr.Ofir Michael says you do not have to change your eating and drinking habits, so you can continue with red wine and coffee, just drink sparingly and remember to consistently floss, brush, and rinse with a fluoride rinse to avoid staining and cavities. NO MORE CLOSE-MOUTHED SMILE I would definitely recommend to go to talk with Dr.Michael Ofir first. Sometimes they do a free consultation about veneers.

Going into the veneers process I really didn’t know much about how it all worked and I did not know anyone personally to talk to about it. So I was simply searching reviews. I hopped on Google to find the most reputable cosmetic dentist in Massachusetts area to do a consult. I found the Dental Veneers and Lumineers and I really loved their reviews so I contacted them. It was really awesome consult and I made an appointment. And finally made my way to Dr.Ofir Michael, the Dental Veneers and Lumineers a serendipitous discovery if I've ever had one. He's a very professional dentist and, lucky for me, I was able to have him work on my own smile. After evaluating my teeth and listening to my own hopes and dreams for their future look, Dr.Ofir Michael explained he'd apply veneers on the top and bottom of my teeth. During the consult, Dr.Ofir's assistants took molds of my mouth to create the look of temporary veneers, which are sculpted using a liquid composite. Everything is taken into account when creating your new smile, from the way you talk to the shape of your face, so that’s all works together seamlessly. At my next appointment, he applied the temporaries to my teeth (around a three-hour procedure). Once my teeth were done and ready the final procedure was super easy! They removed my temporary teeth, gently placed my new teeth in one by one to ensure I loved them and then bonded all of them. Once everything was bonded I was good to go and my veneers were on. Finally, I came back once more for a bite check and final approval. It was a crazy feeling! When you see your new teeth for the first time it is amazing and I will tell you it takes a few days to get used to them but now they feel like my own teeth and I don’t even see them as veneers. Now when I look in the mirror I feel so much more confident that I found Dental Veneers and Lumineers . My smile is brighter, the teeth fill out my mouth much better, and my whole face has a different. In the days following my final veneers appointment, I found myself smiling much bigger and wider. My smile has changed and my confidence has changed and it is all because of my teeth! Dr.Ofir Michael has completely changed my outlook more than I ever thought possible, and I couldn't be happier. Overall I am so happy with my experience and so happy that I took the plunge. If you’re considering veneers I highly recommend finding Dr.Ofir Michael, Dental Veneers and Lumineers in Massachusetts area and just go in for the consult to see what he says!