I have a tooth that is a bit worn down from years of grinding my teeth at night. It is a bit shorter than the other (one of my front teeth) and i am self-consciencous about my smile. Do you know anything about vineers? Are they really pricey? Does insurance cover them? thanks in advance.
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Well that does present a problem, veneers tend to run between 500-1,300 for porcelain veneers per tooth you may also choose composite veneers which tend to be cheaper and not as strong as porcelain counterparts. Also since veneers are purely cosmetic your insurance probably does not cover it but you can call and ask. Although you do have the option of having that tooth bonded. Grandpa walleye does have a point consider investing some money in a night guard, they don't tend to be very expensive unless you get a custom made one by your dentist. Also to answer your additional question bonding is a composite resin filling placed in the back teeth as well as the front teeth. Composites are the solution for restoring decayed teeth, making cosmetic improvements and even changing the color of your teeth or the reshaping of teeth. Bonding will lighten any stains you may have, close up minor gaps and can be used to correct crooked teeth. Basically, bonding will cover any natural flaws applying a thin coating of a plastic material on the front surface of your teeth. After this, your dentist will apply a bonding material and sculpt, color and shape it to provide a pleasing result. A high-intensity light then hardens the plastic, and the surface is finely polished. Composite resin bonds tend to last between 7 and 11 years. hope this helps, 3rd Year Dental Student
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