I was a dental assistant for over 45 years working with specialists and general practices. Two of the biggest mistakes I saw constantly in providing this type of work was only veneering from 3-3 (eye tooth to eye tooth), and making them too white. When the patient smiled it was obvious what work was done. All teeth showing in the wide smile should be treated and match the colour of the natural bottom teeth if they are not getting treated as well (which could include bleaching as well). I have no patience for poorly advised dentistry. You Sir are spot on with your advice and approach and should be lecturing to general dentists (if not already).
Can I ask you a question seems you will give and honest answer and have seen everything that goes on? It’s not about look for me but as I have aged and only have 18 teeth I need to preserve what I have and now finding I’m watching what I eat so what’s your view on composite v porcelain? I have severe needle phobia so I will get gas for what ever but which would be a better option for strength? Thanks 😊
I wish there were harsher penalties for predatory dentists advising unessasary aggressive procedures. The physical damage that can be inflicted can last years. After one of these, I was terrified to go to another dentist for years.
Yes exactly true, all teeth must be the same colour, having only the front teeth done white makes it even worst, better don’t have them done at all, a good dentist must tell you this, if he doesn’t, means he works only for money
I have two bonded teeth in front that were completed in 1995. I maintain them with 2x/year cleanings and polishing and they still look amazing. I would be hesitant to get porcelain when they are very expensive and require grinding down of virgin, healthy teeth. Bonding (composite) quality has also improved during the 26 years after I got them, and I would reconsider having the procedure repeated on other teeth as well. Good video 👍
@Louise Corrans No sanding. Get a second opinion from a seasoned dentist who does a lot of bonding. I was told back in the day that bonding didn’t present as real looking, or wasn’t as durable as porcelain veneers. That proved false.
My dentist said he needed to roughen the teeth for bonding...and that they only last 5 years. We're your teeth sanded a bit? I am amazed they lasted so well!
Most dentists don't want to do bonding because they don't make as much money. If they have Cerec in their office the machine does all the work and they can get the machine paid off. They also don't use as good materials for bonding that they used in back 1995.
@Elizabeth Hartman I want bonding. I got ten top done that lasted about 15 years and I can’t find any dentist in my town or anywhere in the south to do cosmetic bonding. I loved the bonding because it was done in one quick setting and cost $1200 for ten teeth.
This is what is called a real professional dentist, he seems genuine and I would trust him as a patient, thank you so much for your genuine explanation, I may come to see you soon
I have worked in the Dental Industry for 30 years and have 4 Upper Anterior Composite Veneers which are 18 years old and have not discoloured or chipped at all, and look as good as they did the day I got them. If done properly but a great clinician and with a good quality composite, there is no reason why they can’t last a long time…..do not agree with the 3 - 5 years lifespan that is suggested here. Preserving healthy tooth structure was important to me, and I did not want to trim my teeth at all, so adding to my teeth was a better treatment option. And when they need replacing, only the composite is removed and more added….where as with porcelain veneers, the teeth will need to be trimmed a little more….not a lot, but still some. I’m definitely team Composite Veneers…..go get them 👍🏽
I don’t agree that because one works in a dental surgery that they get better treatment. This persons composite veneers have lasted because she has the knowledge of how to look after them. Working in the industry you see so much neglect even after you give comprehensive instruction of what you can and can’t do on e you get them, but the general public sometimes just lets that slide. As an example; you shouldn’t be using veneered front teeth to meat off bones, chew pens, open hair pins, drink and eat high staining foods or hard biscuits etc. Not that you can’t but but probably shouldn’t as this can weaken the perimeter of the veneer. On a more clinical note it also depends on the surface area covered by the veneer. I could go on and on. But I am sure your bored by now. Even though I’m retired I am still passionate about good dentistry and care. Happy smiling .
Totally agreed with you adding is better then removed but your composite veneers last very long bc you work there know them so they put more effort in for you specially. But regular patients then the results are hit and miss I think
I had bonding as well in the front and I just made 53. It has been there since I was 18 and it is still going strong as well. I take care of my teeth and dental floss, so keeping up with oral hygiene is important.
There are many options to restore or change a shape of "social teeth". Composite veneer with minimal or no-drilling that is made of nanohybrid composite material (it is also called Enamel, discovered by an Italian dentist) reflects light in the same way as our natural enamel, its cheaper than porcelain/ceramic or zirconia veeners. A good dentist will polish them properly, give some final touches to make them look naturally. They are more resistant to staining than microhybrid composites, they do not or almost dont shrink so they look nicely longer...and finally stronger than older generation composites like Gradia, filtek etc. The best (but mainy for posterior teeth - molars and second premolars -5th tooth) monolithic, solid zirconia crowns bonded on a healthy roots. Can last even from quater of century to lifetime (if the remaining, filed tooth is healthy (nutrtion is THE MOST important)
Very helpful explanation! Thank you. I'm considering composite veneers aka dental bonding to correct small teeth - I also have a very large gap in between my left canine & first premolar (can fit an whole tooth in between in due to previous improper ortho. treatment along with small teeth). So it is a complex case. Crowns are aggressive. Veneers are extremely expensive. Composite isn't an optimal [permanent] material, though it's much more cost effective - though, it's a great temporary fix. So, it's likely what I feel I'd like to go for, but I'm very much so considering. Veneers would likely mean trimming; which isn't good either in the long haul.
@Harriett Campbell Aw wow, thank you very much for reaching out & sharing your experience :) I’ve had bonded permanent back retainers placed when I was younger & had most of it removed (lol composite bonded resin is definitely a strong material too when well-done & let to dry but they rarely admit that). I was meaning to get these two Lumineers/no-prep veneers but am still trying to sort it out its expenses but hopefully choosing that route; I greatly appreciate your feedback though, that’s great!
I had composite bonding done about 6 years ago due to gaps in teeth and one smaller tooth … I love them and wish I had the color a littler whiter but my dentist advices against it since I was only having the top front done.
Hi I recently had my front 8 top teeth done with composite veneers and they were £10,800. I live in UK. I'm very pleased with the look of them as my teeth were horrible. I saved for YEARS to get them done. I'm very happy with the look but now I'm kinda wishing I had gone abroad as they will only last 5-8 years... I'm going to have to save like crazy all my life as they'll need constant replacing!!! I wish I had gone for porcelain as they won't stain and they'll last longer.
Very professional and he explained everything throughly. I wish they’d give me a complete mouth makeover for free because I know I couldn’t afford any of this. Like a whole show from start to finish advertising this and I’d be the poster child. I really need a new smile 😢
Thank you so much for this thorough explanation, much appreciated. I have been trying to find someone like you in Brisbane who is able to help me and it’s a minefield trying to find reviews to get a dentist who is good at colour matching dental bonding to the tooth. I have been to 4 dentists the past 2 weeks all of which have told me different things and each saying the other dentist is basically incorrect, it’s disheartening and confusing. I just want a nice white even coloured smile and can’t afford to continue seeing dentists, particularly given I’m a pensioner (full time carer) and consults are eating up my savings that took me years to save to get some dental work so I can freely smile again. If anyone here sees this can they recommend a good dentist in Brissy who knows how to remove dental bonding from gum to mid tooth and match new bonding to my white teeth below so it looks seamless and without a noticeable join line to due to colour disparity? I’m so desperate as I get one shot at it for many years so don’t want this line again I got years ago from a dentist., please help.
@Grace du Prie Hi Grace, I didn’t go with the dentist on the Gold Coast she was horrible and had me in tears. I’ve found another that is cheap just over 11k for 16 porcelain e-max veneers. I am seeing him end of next month.
I'm in Ipswich and feel the same. I'm going to talk about veneers with my dentist (as I cannot afford porcelain) but I am also wondering if country dentists would be cheaper than those that work almost like a factory (with so many dentists in the one surgery). Please let me know if you find someone good as we live very close together.
soley on cosmetic. And ones that do it all. Make sure you look up cosmetic and look also under Dental Association located in your area. There are also college students who are close to graduation and are shadowed to do certain procedures at a huge discounted price.
You explained this so well. This week I had composite bonding to close a very small gap between my front teeth ion an otherwise perfect smile. I had it done before about 12 years ago and it lasted 10 years before eventually coming off. My teeth underneath were fine so I waited a few years before having it redone. It was a very minor gap. So I finally decided to have it redone and had it done by another doctor at the same practice. He said he had to rough up the surface to get it to adhere. I don't remember that being done before and now I am worried if my teeth underneath have been shaved down or if they opened the gap further for some reason before putting the bonding on. I never knew this was going to happen so he had already started when I began to get worried. I just hate the thought of by teeth being damaged or filed down and this bonding coming off some day and having horrible looking front teeth now. If that is the case I would have just lived with this very minor gap. Is there any reason the doctor would grind down perfectly straight and beautiful teeth just to add composite bonding for a tiny gap? It looks good, but the thought of having my teeth underneath damaged has me really upset.
Have to agree with Tara Roast- the explanation of the quality levels of porcelain material and of the designers are often left out by most Dr's on YT. Bravo Reuben! So, on those margins of $800 to $3,500 per tooth, the question begs, Dr Sim, can you give us those quality and price points that are invisible to the layman, to the art eficionado? I mean, outside of those patients walking out deliriously happy, no matter the price, I'm thinking Frankfurt, Prague. Reuben, please! Tell me why abroad isn't the right choice....
You can get a plane ticket to the Philippines and get a small vacation with a great low cost dental visit. Very good cleaning, two caps $200.00. Total cost can be plane ticket, small vacation, dentist with treatment about $2000-$3000 dollars
I’ve seen teeth that were severely crooked and composite resin made it beautiful. Only down side is it stains very easy. Within a year it will look yellow. If you need a affordable quick fix for a couple of years, composite is the way to go.
Wow! wonderful information. You certainly know your stuff. Saddened I can't have either. I have some bruxism [stress], where my front teeth no longer overlap the bottom. Just sits on top of bottom teeth. Dentist said nothing can be done. Also said, because I was 64, a good clean and polish would be good enough for me. NOTE: when I first saw a dentist with the start of the bruxism [over 7 years ago], he said he couldn't do anything until I stopped teeth grinding. He NEVER mentioned anything like splints, which I'm now aware of. Sorry for raving on. Just sad that something could have been done earlier. from Tewantin Qld.
My dentist recently told me a good root canal therapy restoration should last 5 years. Following a fall with fracture trauma to an upper rear tooth 🦷 I had root therapy and a crown repair at age 17. Now, at age 63, the dentist is recommending extraction. My current dentist said the work wasn’t too well done-I answered well how did it last 45 years?
My front top 8 are fully composite and the bottom front 8 teeth are partly composite. The only thing I don’t like about them is they never feel smooth like my natural back teeth and food sticks to them more and they do not shimmer in the light like porcelain do. My dentist didn’t give me a lot of information about composite veneers before i got them.
My bonding has worn down after over twenty years. Food gets caught in the places where the bonding is/was. It looked great when it was first done. I wouldn’t do it again.
I did have implants done in Portugal . So far so good but your explanation his so good that i am more aware of all the involvement . I had all on 4 done . I did find a terrific clinic in N.J. for cleaning . I don’t go to Portugal every year. I get it clean every 6 months and i do water pik 3 times a day.. thank you for your great explanation . I do reside in Md. where is your office located?
Very well explained. I am in need of dentures. I have few teeth, missing all but one on the bottom and missing several on top. Can you share best options for me ?
First, your presentation is very clear and well-organized and easy to follow, thank you! My question is about the cost you mentioned - you said it was from about $900 to $3500, but it was not clear whether you meant *per tooth* or per smile?
I have a porcelain crown on my lower first mohler on the left side, that has been on my tooth since I was 17 years old, and I just turned 54 years old.😍
So with composite, could they be maintained with routine polish or resurfacing with the same material? Do they require to be completely replaced or “filled” like with replacement fillings?
Doesn't those create irregular edges between the tooth and gums that make ideal place to accumulate plague and make them hard to clean daily? for one, it shreds the floss when it comes into contact with the roughened edges.
With bonding -- is it absolutely necessary to "sand paper" the teeth first? Or can a skilled dentist do it without doing that? I'm paranoid too much too will be taken off before the bonding
You just know he is an amazing Dentist! If only you were in the UK Thankyou though for a Very informative and clear explanation Best wishes from a new Supporter of the channel!💌 🇬🇧
Wow so awesome! I chipped my tooth a long time ago from a stupid tongue ring. I got it bonded and they did horrible it was just on the chip. So now I have a consultation with full composite bonding. Anyone mind sharing an average price per tooth? Or 4-6 teeth?
I paid about $300 eleven years ago! I just got it re done 2 months ago because I had a cavity on the side of it. Which I thought was just food stain, but thankfully cause of the cavity my insurance paid for it. The first time I had to pay out of pocket because insurance considers it a cosmetic procedure. But it should last 10+ years as long as you don’t bite on hard things Such as an apple, it was my front tooth that I got done 👍🏻
Thank you for your content and time!!! I watched your whole video. What toothpaste and mouth wash do you recommend for porcelain veneers, and what do you think of Supersmile brand by Dr. Irwin Smigel? I just got my four top front veneers in and even paid $400 usd for a teeth whitening with my cosmetic dentist and my natural teeth still don’t match my veneers, especially now that the whitening treatment has settled. I’m researching that whitening products can be too abrasive. Please help!!! Thank you kindly!!! Xoxo
Great video, thank you very much for info! I booked appointment for ceramic veneers, simply because I cant afford porcelain and I am so fed up with my teeth. I was wearing braces so at least teeth are quite straight but now I have diastema. My question is, because I dont like how narrow my smile is, can the composit veneers make my smile wider on the back?
Great question, basically yes you can as you're focusing on widening your smile at the back. Generally if you were opting for 4-6 teeth, to broaden your smile you would need to opt for 8-10. Check with your dentist as they would have better information to give you better options on how far you can broaden your smile.
Do whitening toothpastes have a positive effect on reducing the brightness loss of composites? Also what eating habits reduce the longevity of composites? Thx!
Very happy to view your video now I can make a better choice of what I want...my only drawback is I wish you had an office in the Big Apple. I would love to get braces and afterwards get porcelain veneers. My dentist works on my teeth and always ends up putting grit on the teeth that surrounds the tooth she's working on, which pisses me off and annoys the crap out of me because I like to run my tongue over my teeth.
@lorijoy720 veneers or bonding? I have the same exact issue going on. Peg laterals. I’m leaning toward bonding. I’m just worried that they will stay in and not look good two years down the road. I don’t know if that’s true. I went to a cosmetic dentist and he told me he could bond them and they would look good for at least 5 to 10 years. But then another dentist told me that he wanted to veneer the laterals to make them look good. But I think he just wanted more money because veneers cost more. Are you leaning toward veneers or bonding?
How do you keep floss from catching the edge of the veneer at the contact point with the gum thus potentially pulling the veneer off? I had crown come off this way
I don't care about the aesthetics, I just want this done because my teeth are so sensitive and it makes simple things like eating and drinking painful :(
Same. That’s why I’m here. My gums have receded very much so have a lot of sensitivity. Plus it’s impossible to keep discoloration where my roots are exposed so that bothers me as well.
I have never smiled in a picture all my life, out there in the social setting I have complex when I'm talking to people. I intend to use hand expressions to distract people from focusing on my teeth when I'm having a conversation. I have always wanted to do cosmetics dentistry work but the cost has been a huge factor, as I belong to the working-class group and am a single parent to two children. Recently I have been considering a future trip to Turkey for dental treatment. Having listened to your video presentation, you said, is doable to combine porcelain veneer and Bonding (using Veneer on the upper teeth and Bonding on the lower teeth)? which will ultimately reduce the total cost.
I am glad I chose composite bonding over veneers. First of all the cost of veneers to bonding is way more money and they file your teeth down and those can pop off over time.
Very informative. Thanks! If someone has composite on the two front teeth, does the porcelain go over the composite or does the composite have to be taken off? Just wondering on that.
Please doctor, I would like to know if porcelain can fixed for someone loosing about four front teeth. A doctor used acrylics for me,telling me that its a none removable denture but I found out it should have been porcelain instead of acrylics.
They are unable to do veneers if you have absolutely no enamel. They have to shave off a layer - enough to attach the porcelain or composite resin. I'm sure you have some enamel! It's always worth a try! It also depends how much they need to take off to attach the veneer. Veneers are meant for the front and or back of the tooth to protect from sensitivity. Always try :) if it's something you want you never know what can happen ;)
i had two root canals on my front teeth and my dentist suggests bonding. I am scared they won’t be as durable as my actual teeth. Please let me know how durable they will be, and if i will still be able to eat my favorite hard foods
I wanted to do Invisalign and then consider porcelain veneers. My dentist told me that I wouldn't be happy with Invisalign. She doesn't want to do veneers on teeth that have been straightened because they are unstable. I have had molars and incisors crowned with Cerec. I'm not happy with any of the crowns. They don't look anything like my original teeth. In some cases, the crowned teeth are more "stained" than the teeth that were replaced. Why did she make the crowns look stained? She wants to veneer 16 teeth in front. Why didn't she make the crowns white? At least I would have had 21 white teeth. What I dislike the most is one of my incisors had the nerve to die about a year after she crowned it. I think part of the issue was the tooth was too high which caused the issue. I almost want to sue this dentist but I don't have time and don't think I would get ahead.
I grinder my teeth 2 front teeth were chipped. They put the composite on the chip dried it, it chipped off with in a few days. I decided to go back to another dentist he did the same thing and it never came off. I wonder if some dentist just rush threw things.
Thanks for this useful video. I have 10 porcelain veneers on my top area. It looks a little horse mouthy. Can it be shaved down? Too bulky although my teeth were shaved. I’m not completely happy. Can u please advise? Thanks
Glad it was helpful! You can reach out at dentalboutique.com.au/contact-us/ or call 1800 NO PAIN if you are located in Australia. We will gladly help you with any queries. 🥰❤️
Hi there, me and my husband is very interested getting better smile,by watching your video I am very impressed with your information given and would love to come to your clinic but unfortunately I am in Sydney, is there any in the Sydney suburbs dental clinic that you could recommend that does the best smile like you do?
I badly need help, but the cost of my dental bill is too much. I've spent my past 30 years living in self-consciousness, not smiling because of the gaps in my teeth, but now there is something even worse going on, such as a bad case of gum disease.
I was a dental assistant for over 45 years working with specialists and general practices. Two of the biggest mistakes I saw constantly in providing this type of work was only veneering from 3-3 (eye tooth to eye tooth), and making them too white. When the patient smiled it was obvious what work was done. All teeth showing in the wide smile should be treated and match the colour of the natural bottom teeth if they are not getting treated as well (which could include bleaching as well). I have no patience for poorly advised dentistry. You Sir are spot on with your advice and approach and should be lecturing to general dentists (if not already).
Can I ask you a question seems you will give and honest answer and have seen everything that goes on? It’s not about look for me but as I have aged and only have 18 teeth I need to preserve what I have and now finding I’m watching what I eat so what’s your view on composite v porcelain? I have severe needle phobia so I will get gas for what ever but which would be a better option for strength? Thanks 😊
I wish there were harsher penalties for predatory dentists advising unessasary aggressive procedures. The physical damage that can be inflicted can last years. After one of these, I was terrified to go to another dentist for years.
Yes exactly true, all teeth must be the same colour, having only the front teeth done white makes it even worst, better don’t have them done at all, a good dentist must tell you this, if he doesn’t, means he works only for money
Now that's a Professional Dentist explains everything we patients need to know and understand, Thank you.
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I 'third' this✋🏼
Yes!! I had watched a different dentist try to cover this subject and all I got was confused! Reuben is very clear and well-organized!!
I have two bonded teeth in front that were completed in 1995. I maintain them with 2x/year cleanings and polishing and they still look amazing. I would be hesitant to get porcelain when they are very expensive and require grinding down of virgin, healthy teeth. Bonding (composite) quality has also improved during the 26 years after I got them, and I would reconsider having the procedure repeated on other teeth as well. Good video 👍
@Louise Corrans No sanding. Get a second opinion from a seasoned dentist who does a lot of bonding. I was told back in the day that bonding didn’t present as real looking, or wasn’t as durable as porcelain veneers. That proved false.
My dentist said he needed to roughen the teeth for bonding...and that they only last 5 years. We're your teeth sanded a bit? I am amazed they lasted so well!
Most dentists don't want to do bonding because they don't make as much money. If they have Cerec in their office the machine does all the work and they can get the machine paid off. They also don't use as good materials for bonding that they used in back 1995.
@Elizabeth Hartman
I want bonding. I got ten top done that lasted about 15 years and I can’t find any dentist in my town or anywhere in the south to do cosmetic bonding. I loved the bonding because it was done in one quick setting and cost $1200 for ten teeth.
@Elizabeth Hartman I have one cup a day. I also drink hot black tea. I rinse with hydrogen peroxide after I have a cup of coffee.
Fantastic information Doc. I appreciate your open, transparent and detailed structure of how it all works. Thank you!
in my experience, the most
denture will last is fix bridge.
This is what is called a real professional dentist, he seems genuine and I would trust him as a patient, thank you so much for your genuine explanation, I may come to see you soon
Have you seen him yet ? As i so,will make an appointment soon. So glad his practice is close
You did such a wonderful job of breaking down all the most common questions. I can tell you are an expert in your field! Thanks for sharing 🙏💯
I have worked in the Dental Industry for 30 years and have 4 Upper Anterior Composite Veneers which are 18 years old and have not discoloured or chipped at all, and look as good as they did the day I got them. If done properly but a great clinician and with a good quality composite, there is no reason why they can’t last a long time…..do not agree with the 3 - 5 years lifespan that is suggested here. Preserving healthy tooth structure was important to me, and I did not want to trim my teeth at all, so adding to my teeth was a better treatment option. And when they need replacing, only the composite is removed and more added….where as with porcelain veneers, the teeth will need to be trimmed a little more….not a lot, but still some. I’m definitely team Composite Veneers…..go get them 👍🏽
I don’t agree that because one works in a dental surgery that they get better treatment. This persons composite veneers have lasted because she has the knowledge of how to look after them. Working in the industry you see so much neglect even after you give comprehensive instruction of what you can and can’t do on e you get them, but the general public sometimes just lets that slide. As an example; you shouldn’t be using veneered front teeth to meat off bones, chew pens, open hair pins, drink and eat high staining foods or hard biscuits etc. Not that you can’t but but probably shouldn’t as this can weaken the perimeter of the veneer. On a more clinical note it also depends on the surface area covered by the veneer. I could go on and on. But I am sure your bored by now. Even though I’m retired I am still passionate about good dentistry and care. Happy smiling .
Totally agreed with you adding is better then removed but your composite veneers last very long bc you work there know them so they put more effort in for you specially. But regular patients then the results are hit and miss I think
My son’s bonding has lasted 38 years and still going strong.
I had bonding as well in the front and I just made 53. It has been there since I was 18 and it is still going strong as well. I take care of my teeth and dental floss, so keeping up with oral hygiene is important.
@It's Ya Boy Lj ❤️
This gives me hope for my daughter.
There are many options to restore or change a shape of "social teeth". Composite veneer with minimal or no-drilling that is made of nanohybrid composite material (it is also called Enamel, discovered by an Italian dentist) reflects light in the same way as our natural enamel, its cheaper than porcelain/ceramic or zirconia veeners. A good dentist will polish them properly, give some final touches to make them look naturally. They are more resistant to staining than microhybrid composites, they do not or almost dont shrink so they look nicely longer...and finally stronger than older generation composites like Gradia, filtek etc. The best (but mainy for posterior teeth - molars and second premolars -5th tooth) monolithic, solid zirconia crowns bonded on a healthy roots. Can last even from quater of century to lifetime (if the remaining, filed tooth is healthy (nutrtion is THE MOST important)
So which brand is the best for composite bonding ?
Very helpful explanation! Thank you. I'm considering composite veneers aka dental bonding to correct small teeth - I also have a very large gap in between my left canine & first premolar (can fit an whole tooth in between in due to previous improper ortho. treatment along with small teeth). So it is a complex case.
Crowns are aggressive. Veneers are extremely expensive. Composite isn't an optimal [permanent] material, though it's much more cost effective - though, it's a great temporary fix. So, it's likely what I feel I'd like to go for, but I'm very much so considering. Veneers would likely mean trimming; which isn't good either in the long haul.
@Harriett Campbell Aw wow, thank you very much for reaching out & sharing your experience :) I’ve had bonded permanent back retainers placed when I was younger & had most of it removed (lol composite bonded resin is definitely a strong material too when well-done & let to dry but they rarely admit that). I was meaning to get these two Lumineers/no-prep veneers but am still trying to sort it out its expenses but hopefully choosing that route; I greatly appreciate your feedback though, that’s great!
I had composite bonding done about 6 years ago due to gaps in teeth and one smaller tooth … I love them and wish I had the color a littler whiter but my dentist advices against it since I was only having the top front done.
Hi I recently had my front 8 top teeth done with composite veneers and they were £10,800. I live in UK. I'm very pleased with the look of them as my teeth were horrible. I saved for YEARS to get them done. I'm very happy with the look but now I'm kinda wishing I had gone abroad as they will only last 5-8 years... I'm going to have to save like crazy all my life as they'll need constant replacing!!! I wish I had gone for porcelain as they won't stain and they'll last longer.
Outstanding video. Very informative for laymen and prospective patients.
Very professional and he explained everything throughly. I wish they’d give me a complete mouth makeover for free because I know I couldn’t afford any of this. Like a whole show from start to finish advertising this and I’d be the poster child. I really need a new smile 😢
Start a go fund me!
Go to Turkey or Mexico. I could never afford significant dental work in USA.
Thank you so much for this thorough explanation, much appreciated.
I have been trying to find someone like you in Brisbane who is able to help me and it’s a minefield trying to find reviews to get a dentist who is good at colour matching dental bonding to the tooth. I have been to 4 dentists the past 2 weeks all of which have told me different things and each saying the other dentist is basically incorrect, it’s disheartening and confusing. I just want a nice white even coloured smile and can’t afford to continue seeing dentists, particularly given I’m a pensioner (full time carer) and consults are eating up my savings that took me years to save to get some dental work so I can freely smile again. If anyone here sees this can they recommend a good dentist in Brissy who knows how to remove dental bonding from gum to mid tooth and match new bonding to my white teeth below so it looks seamless and without a noticeable join line to due to colour disparity? I’m so desperate as I get one shot at it for many years so don’t want this line again I got years ago from a dentist., please help.
@Grace du Prie Hi Grace, I didn’t go with the dentist on the Gold Coast she was horrible and had me in tears. I’ve found another that is cheap just over 11k for 16 porcelain e-max veneers. I am seeing him end of next month.
@StillIRise84 how do I get onto the dental students?
I'm in Ipswich and feel the same. I'm going to talk about veneers with my dentist (as I cannot afford porcelain) but I am also wondering if country dentists would be cheaper than those that work almost like a factory (with so many dentists in the one surgery). Please let me know if you find someone good as we live very close together.
soley on cosmetic. And ones that do it all. Make sure you look up cosmetic and look also under Dental Association located in your area. There are also college students who are close to graduation and are shadowed to do certain procedures at a huge discounted price.
You explained this so well. This week I had composite bonding to close a very small gap between my front teeth ion an otherwise perfect smile. I had it done before about 12 years ago and it lasted 10 years before eventually coming off. My teeth underneath were fine so I waited a few years before having it redone. It was a very minor gap. So I finally decided to have it redone and had it done by another doctor at the same practice. He said he had to rough up the surface to get it to adhere. I don't remember that being done before and now I am worried if my teeth underneath have been shaved down or if they opened the gap further for some reason before putting the bonding on. I never knew this was going to happen so he had already started when I began to get worried. I just hate the thought of by teeth being damaged or filed down and this bonding coming off some day and having horrible looking front teeth now. If that is the case I would have just lived with this very minor gap. Is there any reason the doctor would grind down perfectly straight and beautiful teeth just to add composite bonding for a tiny gap? It looks good, but the thought of having my teeth underneath damaged has me really upset.
same thing with me. I had no idea they roughen the surface of the tooth, my dentist basically lied to me. and it really pisses me off.
A dentist today told me he would have to roughen the surface of my teeth if I got composite bonds and it freaked me out too, the idea of it.
@Dr. Victor Fries is composite filling bad
@The Scott Gold Experience That’s good. You should go back to the same doc if you can.
Have to agree with Tara Roast- the explanation of the quality levels of porcelain material and of the designers are often left out by most Dr's on YT. Bravo Reuben! So, on those margins of $800 to $3,500 per tooth, the question begs, Dr Sim, can you give us those quality and price points that are invisible to the layman, to the art eficionado? I mean, outside of those patients walking out deliriously happy, no matter the price, I'm thinking Frankfurt, Prague. Reuben, please! Tell me why abroad isn't the right choice....
what a fantastic tutorial. Learned so much!Thank you!
Thank you so much you answered all my questions and you made me more confident in my choice ! Thank you 😊 😁
Very thorough presentation! I learned much about a dental aspect I knew nothing before!
You can get a plane ticket to the Philippines and get a small vacation with a great low cost dental visit. Very good cleaning, two caps $200.00. Total cost can be plane ticket, small vacation, dentist with treatment about $2000-$3000 dollars
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative and he really knows his profession, great job explaining it all!!
Where is this dentist? I want to make an appointment
Glad it was helpful! Thank you! ❤️
I’ve seen teeth that were severely crooked and composite resin made it beautiful. Only down side is it stains very easy. Within a year it will look yellow. If you need a affordable quick fix for a couple of years, composite is the way to go.
Wow! wonderful information. You certainly know your stuff. Saddened I can't have either. I have some bruxism [stress], where my front teeth no longer overlap the bottom. Just sits on top of bottom teeth. Dentist said nothing can be done. Also said, because I was 64, a good clean and polish would be good enough for me. NOTE: when I first saw a dentist with the start of the bruxism [over 7 years ago], he said he couldn't do anything until I stopped teeth grinding. He NEVER mentioned anything like splints, which I'm now aware of. Sorry for raving on. Just sad that something could have been done earlier. from Tewantin Qld.
Thankyou so much for making this video!!!! You are really helping people make informed decisions that will better there smiles and there lives!!!
Very well explained and informative! Thank you!
Wow! So informative. Thank you for putting time for making this thorough video!
Glad it was helpful! Thank-you for the kind words.
My composite bonding has lasted me 22 years.
@Nadia 168 same here!!!! But I’m 52
I’m 50 and I’ve got one that I got at 22!!!
Wow! Anyone know how much a dental procedure for that is?
Same!
My dentist recently told me a good root canal therapy restoration should last 5 years. Following a fall with fracture trauma to an upper rear tooth 🦷 I had root therapy and a crown repair at age 17. Now, at age 63, the dentist is recommending extraction. My current dentist said the work wasn’t too well done-I answered well how did it last 45 years?
I love your videos! Thank you for sharing such good information! 🙏🏽
My front top 8 are fully composite and the bottom front 8 teeth are partly composite. The only thing I don’t like about them is they never feel smooth like my natural back teeth and food sticks to them more and they do not shimmer in the light like porcelain do. My dentist didn’t give me a lot of information about composite veneers before i got them.
My bonding has worn down after over twenty years. Food gets caught in the places where the bonding is/was. It looked great when it was first done. I wouldn’t do it again.
It's a fantastic alternative and much cheaper. Highly recommend it. 👏👍
Very informative, I have learned a lot from your presentation. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks you’re a genius explaining all of this
The best video I've ever seen on ANY subject that covers an issue so well and in plain English!
Plain English but not very clearly spoken, more so with a strong accent.
By far the best and most informative video I’ve seen yet Thank you.
I did have implants done in Portugal . So far so good but your explanation his so good that i am more aware of all the involvement . I had all on 4 done . I did find a terrific clinic in N.J. for cleaning . I don’t go to Portugal every year. I get it clean every 6 months and i do water pik 3 times a day.. thank you for your great explanation . I do reside in Md. where is your office located?
We are located in Melbourne, Australia. ❤️
Great detailed explanation! Thank you
Superb, exceptionally thorough explanation. Many thanks.
This is such a good informative video. Thank you!
Very helpful doctor. Thanks for sharing important information.
Thank you, that was both informative and interesting and will help me in my future choices.
Extremely informative. Thank you so much!
I’ve been having 4 of my front teeth bonded for 8 years now! I’m obviously now going to get them rebonded, but going for veneers
@Steph do you drink tea? What do you drink everyday?
@Steph is composite filling good or bad
Czar Lavoe no I don’t smoke or any coffee
Do you drinks lots of coffee, smoke etc?
daysha gabrielle no chips!, but yes a tiny stain on just one, not bad for starters on a bonding procedure!
Great song, and love the art work! Amazing detail in the drawings 😍
Very well explained. I am in need of dentures. I have few teeth, missing all but one on the bottom and missing several on top. Can you share best options for me ?
Explained very well. Thank you!
First, your presentation is very clear and well-organized and easy to follow, thank you! My question is about the cost you mentioned - you said it was from about $900 to $3500, but it was not clear whether you meant *per tooth* or per smile?
Per tooth
I have a porcelain crown on my lower first mohler on the left side, that has been on my tooth since I was 17 years old, and I just turned 54 years old.😍
Worth listening till the end! Perfect! Thank you!
So with composite, could they be maintained with routine polish or resurfacing with the same material? Do they require to be completely replaced or “filled” like with replacement fillings?
Doesn't those create irregular edges between the tooth and gums that make ideal place to accumulate plague and make them hard to clean daily? for one, it shreds the floss when it comes into contact with the roughened edges.
no they doesn't..😮
Excellent information. Wish I was near his practice
Very, very helpful towards understanding! Thank you!
What bonding material is best for bonding at the root-- especially if the person is a "clencher" ?
With bonding -- is it absolutely necessary to "sand paper" the teeth first? Or can a skilled dentist do it without doing that?
I'm paranoid too much too will be taken off before the bonding
You just know he is an amazing Dentist!
If only you were in the UK
Thankyou though for a Very informative and clear explanation
Best wishes from a new Supporter of the channel!💌 🇬🇧
Very informative video. Thank you Dr.
Thank you so much for providing this very detail information.
Thank you for explaining so detailed
Very informative. Thanks Doc!
Great video. So informative. Thank you.
Brilliant and thorough explanation! Thank YOu!!!
Wow so awesome! I chipped my tooth a long time ago from a stupid tongue ring. I got it bonded and they did horrible it was just on the chip. So now I have a consultation with full composite bonding. Anyone mind sharing an average price per tooth? Or 4-6 teeth?
I paid $5k over 6 years ago for 4 front teeth. They offered payments … so, just ask your dentist.
Hopefully your dentist can provide a payment plan for multiple teeth 👍🏻
I paid about $300 eleven years ago! I just got it re done 2 months ago because I had a cavity on the side of it. Which I thought was just food stain, but thankfully cause of the cavity my insurance paid for it. The first time I had to pay out of pocket because insurance considers it a cosmetic procedure. But it should last 10+ years as long as you don’t bite on hard things Such as an apple, it was my front tooth that I got done 👍🏻
What choice do I have if teeth number 7,8,9,10,11 are broken? Hope you can answer. THANKYOU in advance 😊
Thank you for your content and time!!! I watched your whole video. What toothpaste and mouth wash do you recommend for porcelain veneers, and what do you think of Supersmile brand by Dr. Irwin Smigel?
I just got my four top front veneers in and even paid $400 usd for a teeth whitening with my cosmetic dentist and my natural teeth still don’t match my veneers, especially now that the whitening treatment has settled. I’m researching that whitening products can be too abrasive. Please help!!! Thank you kindly!!! Xoxo
Great video, thank you very much for info! I booked appointment for ceramic veneers, simply because I cant afford porcelain and I am so fed up with my teeth. I was wearing braces so at least teeth are quite straight but now I have diastema. My question is, because I dont like how narrow my smile is, can the composit veneers make my smile wider on the back?
Great question, basically yes you can as you're focusing on widening your smile at the back. Generally if you were opting for 4-6 teeth, to broaden your smile you would need to opt for 8-10. Check with your dentist as they would have better information to give you better options on how far you can broaden your smile.
Had my bonding done in 1997. No problems.
Excellent information source, thank you!
Do whitening toothpastes have a positive effect on reducing the brightness loss of composites? Also what eating habits reduce the longevity of composites? Thx!
Very happy to view your video now I can make a better choice of what I want...my only drawback is I wish you had an office in the Big Apple.
I would love to get braces and afterwards get porcelain veneers. My dentist works on my teeth and always ends up putting grit on the teeth that surrounds the tooth she's working on, which pisses me off and annoys the crap out of me because I like to run my tongue over my teeth.
This was so informative thank you
Thank you so much, very informative. Can you recommend how to find a cosmetic dentist in SC? Or recommend one in the southeast? Thanks again!
Interesting! I have skinny peg laterals and my dentist suggests veneers after I straighten up my smile.
@lorijoy720 veneers or bonding? I have the same exact issue going on. Peg laterals. I’m leaning toward bonding. I’m just worried that they will stay in and not look good two years down the road. I don’t know if that’s true. I went to a cosmetic dentist and he told me he could bond them and they would look good for at least 5 to 10 years. But then another dentist told me that he wanted to veneer the laterals to make them look good. But I think he just wanted more money because veneers cost more. Are you leaning toward veneers or bonding?
@Ryan Still in the process!
Did u do it? How did it go?
Hmm, I thought bonding was used for chips or to fill gaps so a bit disappointed they weren’t discussed.
How do you keep floss from catching the edge of the veneer at the contact point with the gum thus potentially pulling the veneer off? I had crown come off this way
Very well explained! how about Dental Implants vs (Bonding or Porcelain Veneers)
Thank you for your feedback! 🥰
I don't care about the aesthetics, I just want this done because my teeth are so sensitive and it makes simple things like eating and drinking painful :(
Same. That’s why I’m here. My gums have receded very much so have a lot of sensitivity. Plus it’s impossible to keep discoloration where my roots are exposed so that bothers me as well.
I have never smiled in a picture all my life, out there in the social setting I have complex when I'm talking to people. I intend to use hand expressions to distract people from focusing on my teeth when I'm having a conversation. I have always wanted to do cosmetics dentistry work but the cost has been a huge factor, as I belong to the working-class group and am a single parent to two children. Recently I have been considering a future trip to Turkey for dental treatment. Having listened to your video presentation, you said, is doable to combine porcelain veneer and Bonding (using Veneer on the upper teeth and Bonding on the lower teeth)? which will ultimately reduce the total cost.
I am glad I chose composite bonding over veneers. First of all the cost of veneers to bonding is way more money and they file your teeth down and those can pop off over time.
Very informative. Thanks! If someone has composite on the two front teeth, does the porcelain go over the composite or does the composite have to be taken off? Just wondering on that.
Thank you for your very comprehensive explanations.
Thank you for your feedback! 🥰
Please doctor, I would like to know if porcelain can fixed for someone loosing about four front teeth. A doctor used acrylics for me,telling me that its a none removable denture but I found out it should have been porcelain instead of acrylics.
Do you know if dental bonding adheres to chipped veneer ?
I know this may never be answered, but what happens if someone has a full mouth smile alignment, but then looses 20 to 30kg in weight?
Wow I've been longing to go at DB 😊. Thank you Doc. Sim!!
I have composite veneer and I still have it for 19 years now. I have my done in Australia
excellent video...covered alot...thank you😀
Glad you liked it! Thank you! ❤️
Very informative 🥰
Can you get veneers if you have no enamel? What do you suggest for no enamel and sensitive teeth? Thanks 🤩
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@StillIRise84 thank you
They are unable to do veneers if you have absolutely no enamel. They have to shave off a layer - enough to attach the porcelain or composite resin. I'm sure you have some enamel! It's always worth a try! It also depends how much they need to take off to attach the veneer. Veneers are meant for the front and or back of the tooth to protect from sensitivity. Always try :) if it's something you want you never know what can happen ;)
i had two root canals on my front teeth and my dentist suggests bonding. I am scared they won’t be as durable as my actual teeth. Please let me know how durable they will be, and if i will still be able to eat my favorite hard foods
Porcelain Veneers can last 15+ years with proper maintenance and care 🥰
I have 2 bonded teeth that are 25 years and they’ve yellowed but not broken so go for it! 🤩
You’re genius. Plz make a separate video on front upper jaw 5 teeth
Thank you for breaking it down.💫💫💫
Very well explained
thanks for all the information on this video, can you tell me if I can use my gold caps or grillz on top of the veneers?
I wanted to do Invisalign and then consider porcelain veneers. My dentist told me that I wouldn't be happy with Invisalign. She doesn't want to do veneers on teeth that have been straightened because they are unstable. I have had molars and incisors crowned with Cerec. I'm not happy with any of the crowns. They don't look anything like my original teeth. In some cases, the crowned teeth are more "stained" than the teeth that were replaced. Why did she make the crowns look stained? She wants to veneer 16 teeth in front. Why didn't she make the crowns white? At least I would have had 21 white teeth. What I dislike the most is one of my incisors had the nerve to die about a year after she crowned it. I think part of the issue was the tooth was too high which caused the issue. I almost want to sue this dentist but I don't have time and don't think I would get ahead.
I grinder my teeth 2 front teeth were chipped. They put the composite on the chip dried it, it chipped off with in a few days. I decided to go back to another dentist he did the same thing and it never came off. I wonder if some dentist just rush threw things.
Thanks for this useful video. I have 10 porcelain veneers on my top area. It looks a little horse mouthy. Can it be shaved down? Too bulky although my teeth were shaved. I’m not completely happy. Can u please advise? Thanks
Glad it was helpful! You can reach out at dentalboutique.com.au/contact-us/ or call 1800 NO PAIN if you are located in Australia. We will gladly help you with any queries. 🥰❤️
Hi there, me and my husband is very interested getting better smile,by watching your video I am very impressed with your information given and would love to come to your clinic but unfortunately I am in Sydney, is there any in the Sydney suburbs dental clinic that you could recommend that does the best smile like you do?
Very informative. Thank you very much for sharing. God bless you always. Where is your practice?
@dental boutique my question to you when it comes to eating can it withstand hard things like a crunch of a tortilla chip or maybe peanut brittle?
I badly need help, but the cost of my dental bill is too much. I've spent my past 30 years living in self-consciousness, not smiling because of the gaps in my teeth, but now there is something even worse going on, such as a bad case of gum disease.
composite bonding 22 years
ago are perfect, but today
we can',t be sure the quality
and strenght of the product.
Amazing information thank you 😊
Thank you so much! 🥰