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ShazzieB

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47. Veneers are popular because they can greatly improve the look of teeth for a lot less money than crowns cost.

Fri Nov 15, 2024, 03:44 PM

Nov 15

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Whether a veneer will work or a crown is needed depends on how much of the original tooth structure is intact. Crowns are usually necessary for teeth with extensive damage due to decay or trauma, but if teeth are all or mostly intact and you just want to make them look better, veneers can do the job for a fraction of the cost.

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Well, THAT was an enlightening and horrifying conversation... [View all] PCIntern Nov 15 OP

Aside from the Trump-related stuff, I was stunned to learn you can go on Amazon and buy veneers. Vinca Nov 15 #1

I had to go look. Demobrat Nov 15 #10

Want to bet they are not returnable? Oh yah this guy just spent Tadpole Raisin Nov 15 #28

I wonder if the guy thinks they are like those fake fingernails Ocelot II Nov 15 #29

He probably thinks you just glue them on Demobrat Nov 15 #40

You can even buy coffins Montauk6 Nov 15 #57

Oh, Lordy, I'm so glad I'm retired and don't have to deal with the public. Ocelot II Nov 15 #2

I think we should demand pictures, at least, if not actual video! niyad Nov 15 #13

Pulitzer material, there. Baitball Blogger Nov 15 #3

OMG nt sarisataka Nov 15 #4

Thanks . . . people Nov 15 #5

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Love this! johnnyfins Nov 15 #8

I am impressed by your cool. Easterncedar Nov 15 #9

There are benefits The Madcap Nov 15 #19

Dayam, that was a thing of beauty! Native Nov 15 #11

You need to move to western PA PennRalphie Nov 15 #12

guessin that's about to change. mopinko Nov 15 #26

Here in my town forty miles north of Pittsburgh, dentists are respected. John1956PA Nov 15 #32

Here too PennRalphie Nov 15 #42

You seem very professional. Fix The Stupid Nov 15 #14

You've been here long enough to know that PCI is very professional indeed. Somehow I don't think he'd... Hekate Nov 15 #22

Are you having a reading issue? PCIntern Nov 15 #27

Wow! You just described my best fantasy! KPN Nov 15 #15

Well done! 2naSalit Nov 15 #16

You made my month! I was just cracking up uncontrolably! Bluethroughu Nov 15 #17

More of this is needed BrianTheEVGuy Nov 15 #18

It's going to be hard to treat that patient when he comes back to see you FakeNoose Nov 15 #20

I can manage any situation PCIntern Nov 15 #30

I don't get it. Linda ladeewolf Nov 15 #21

What's the big mystery? These people have different priorities than we do. thebigidea Nov 15 #36

Palatal Injections FB47243 Nov 15 #23

It's a thought....I'll see if I can find a 25 g needle PCIntern Nov 15 #31

Welcome to DU, FB47243! calimary Nov 15 #56

The sense on entitlement is astonishing. It's like going to Costco and buying steaks then taking them to Capital Grille Pepsidog Nov 15 #24

what's the deal with veneers anyway? Why are they so popular? LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #25

Look 'em up on the Intertubes PCIntern Nov 15 #33

sure... but I thought you might have some unique insight LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #34

They're good for PCIntern Nov 15 #38

Interesting-- thanks! LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #41

I got veneers for cosmetic purposes for slightly chipped front teeth Ocelot II Nov 15 #43

My dentist fixed my slightly chipped front tooth QED Nov 16 #68

My crowns - 8 of 'em, were installed in the 1960's. 3Hotdogs Nov 15 #44

I think it's prenatal Tetracycline that stains the baby's permanent teeth quite badly... Hekate Nov 16 #62

Veneers are popular because they can greatly improve the look of teeth for a lot less money than crowns cost. ShazzieB Nov 15 #47

As a dentist I will tell you that PCIntern Nov 15 #48

Interesting. ShazzieB Nov 15 #50

I learned that when I got mine. Ocelot II Nov 16 #69

That's terrific!!! PCIntern Nov 16 #71

thanks-- what about for a tooth with slight fracture? LymphocyteLover Nov 15 #52

Sure...but the cause of the fracture must be alleviated PCIntern Nov 15 #54

Seems more like the stuff you think of to say on the ride home thebigidea Nov 15 #35

Over the years I have learned to think fast PCIntern Nov 15 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Nov 15 #37

riot AllaN01Bear Nov 15 #45

Damn, I'd have paid good money to see that! 3catwoman3 Nov 15 #46

K&R spanone Nov 15 #49

My dentist put a Trump sign in the front yard of his office. RicROC Nov 15 #51

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 PCIntern Nov 15 #53

He'd be my Ex dentist. Cha Nov 16 #60

I don't understand businesses that advertise their politics Ocelot II Nov 16 #70

Your response is righteous! I laughed out loud! cpamomfromtexas Nov 15 #55

I barely talk to my dentist sakabatou Nov 15 #58

Wow.. you verbally assaulted Cha Nov 16 #59

Have you seen the most recent version of "Little Shop of Horrors"? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 16 #61

Yes of course PCIntern Nov 16 #63

If my dentist ever spoke that way toward SlimJimmy Nov 16 #64

Yeah? PCIntern Nov 16 #65

It seems to me SlimJimmy Nov 16 #66

Well I don't discuss politics either unless PCIntern Nov 16 #67

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Well, Hello. GP6971 Nov 16 #73