Chipped Front Tooth? Smoothing vs. Bonding vs. Veneer vs. Crown
A chipped front tooth can be smoothed, bonded, veneered, or crowned, and the right answer depends on how deep the chip goes, how much tooth is missing, and how your bite lands on it. Dr. Bao Nguyen walks through the exam that decides it, with pricing for each repair.
How Many Veneers Do You Actually Need? 4 vs. 6 vs. 8 vs. 10
Nobody needs a "set" of veneers. You need enough to cover the teeth that show when you smile.
Gum Disease and Recession Have to Be Treated Before Veneers
Why Dr. Bao Nguyen, DDS will not bond porcelain over gums that are still moving, and a five-minute mirror check to see where yours stand.
When Tijuana or Turkey Veneers Fail, Somebody Local Has to Fix Them
A Murrieta dentist on dental tourism, "veneer techs," and what repair actually involves. Someone has to fix them.
