Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

Episode #37: What About Porcelain Veneers?

Nov 23, 2021

37:35

Welcome back to Ask The Dentist, your dose of dental advice in a bite-sized podcast! Today Dr. B covers all things porcelain veneers: from what they are, to how they work, to whether or not they are necessary, and so much more! Tune in to hear Dr. B’s favorite story about giving a patient veneers, and how they changed this person’s life. We find out why it’s so important to make sure that you are getting veneers for the right reasons, and what the long-term consequences are. We discover the health benefits to veneers, and the costs involved in getting them. Dr. B also gives out some great advice on how to ensure that your dentist is the best person to give you veneers, and how to select the veneers that are right for you. For the dentists out there, Dr. B specifically addresses how to select veneers that are the best looking for each patient, as well as how to manage a patient’s expectations. Don’t miss out on this engaging episode!

Key Points From This Episode:

Welcome to the new listeners: what Ask The Dentist is all about, and where you can find more information [0:00:17]
What a functional dentist is [0:01:08]
Today's question: What does Dr. B feel about porcelain veneers, are they safe, and do they affect your health? [0:02:52]
Dr. B's favorite case study of when porcelain veneers positively impacted a patient’s life [0:04:27]
Why cosmetic dentistry is a miracle of modern dentistry [0:11:59]
Dr. B’s opinion on the health impact of veneers: they are non-toxic and safe if done properly [0:13:56]
The downsides of veneers: they are expensive and are a lifelong commitment [0:14:38]
How a veneer works and the process behind getting them done [0:15:07]
Tips on when you should be wary of a dentist doing veneers [0:16:53]
How you can make sure that you are comfortable with the veneers before cementing [0:17:44]
What to expect after getting veneers [0:18:37]
Caveats to getting veneers and managing your expectations around them [0:19:08]
The rare cases where insurance will cover a veneer [0:20:17]
The dark side of Hollywood: cosmetic dentistry and the lengths actors will go to [0:20:52]
What can go wrong with veneers and how to prevent these worst-case scenarios [0:22:10]
How to choose the dentist to do your veneers and the veneers themselves [0:23:52]
The key to a good veneer: the lab and the characterization [0:25:57]
The importance of examining your motives for getting veneers as a patient, and case-selection on the dentist’s side [0:26:47]
Why Dr. B loves doing veneers [0:30:48]
The health benefits of cosmetic work [0:32:03]
Composite veneers: a temporary fix [0:33:32]
How to find your nearest functional dentist that can do cosmetic dentistry [0:35:53]