Armchair diagnosis and cosmetic dentistry treatment plan.
- History: For the most part this person is happy with the shape and alignment of their teeth, their main concern is with the variation in tooth color that is present. This person's initial contact with us inquired about the suitability of porcelain veneers as a solution to their situation.
- Cosmetic dentistry treatment plan #1: If it can achieve the desired results, this case might be best treated utilizing the
at home teeth whitening process (as illustrated in our "after" picture). While the results of teeth whitening can be difficult to predict, it is a fairly simple and somewhat inexpensive procedure and certainly worth a try.
- Cosmetic dentistry treatment plan #2: It seems likely that the placement of
porcelain veneers could be an alternative treatment for this person, and most likely one offering a more predictable cosmetic outcome. The downside to this approach is that no dental work will last forever and once veneers have been placed on teeth those teeth will always require some sort of veneer covering. While the outcome of the placement of porcelain veneers may be more ideal aesthetically, the time, cost, and maintenance needs of this treatment approach may make utilizing the less cosmetically perfect teeth whitening process a more attractive alternative.
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