Porcelain Veneers? Should I get them?

I should have listened to people when I was a teenager about how Bulimia can really hurt your teeth. But like many teenage girls, I was so concerned about my weight that I didn't care, so I remained a bulimic from age 15 to age 18. I wish I would have listened to people back then because now I'm 26 and me teeth are HORRIBLE. I can't even show my teeth if I smile now. I brush three times a day, but my teeth are so messed up that I can't even stand flossing because it hurts so much and the stuff gets stuck in the crevices/ruts of my teeth. The entire front rows are both eroded to hell. I've had some root canals done on a few of them, but everything is still really depressing the hell out of me. Should I get porcelain veneers or go through with ten more root canals? Please help. Any advice would be good.





And also if there are teenage girls out there reading this, please don't try bulimia. It will butcher your teeth in the long run. %26lt;33

Porcelain Veneers? Should I get them?
go to ur dentist and ask what they recomend. iv hurd porcelain veneers are really nice
Reply:If you can afford it, go for it! It will give you a nice set of choppers and will also make you feel good about your self, well worth it!
Reply:veneers are a good solution to teeth that have issues with their enamel. Bulimia erodes the enamel from the acid, so there is no real good way to build it back up. As for the veneers, you have to be a candidate for them first. If you have a correct bite and are OK with having to be more careful with your teeth than the average person, i say go for it. However!! root canals are due to your nerve being infected or dying because of the old trauma. Just because you get a veneer does not mean that in the end the nerve wont die anyway. You spent years damaging them and now they are unfortunately paying the price. However, veneers are a good choice and can help your confidence and self esteem. One suggestion, don't go for the big, super white superstar looking ones, they end up looking like dentures. Go for a light natural shade and average shape. Good luck!
Reply:It depends which teeth and portion have enamel erosion. Veneers may be the perfect answer for your front teeth. If back of the teeth also have erosion, then only crowns can provide the real protection. As you say you need root canals done, then veneers are ruled out as procelain crowns would be the essential choice. Look for dental work done overseas in countries like Thailand, Singapore, India, etc. You may check up with Dental Care India Tour for total package cost.