How long do veneers last & is the grinding part painful? If veneers fall off, how will the grinded teeth look?

Seems like a drastic measure for such minor problems. The gap in your teeth is very small. When you're somewhere between 19-21 or so, your wisdom teeth will come in. These will push your front teeth together. As for the teeth stains, some simple whitening treatments should work. Just from my own personal experience, when a dentist starts working on healthy teeth, they end up unhealthy and needing more work in the future. A couple of things to think about: Because the enamel has to be removed, your tooth may become more sensitive to hot and cold food or drinks. Yes, veneers can fall off. It's not common but it can happen. Your dentist will probably tell you not bite your nails; chew on pencils, ice, or other hard objects; or otherwise put pressure on your teeth.

don't do it. veneers are really really bad!!!! You'll be wearing dentures by the time you're 30. or sooner.

there is another option..you could get crowns...they look good..seen them done..think they are cheaper...and they do last longer..no risk of chipping and breaking them..veneers do look great but there is a big chance on them chipping and breaking or just falling off..many patients who have that done come in because they've fallen off or broke..too much money and agrivation to get new ones..they do look nice but ask about the option of crowns..they will last longer and you wont have to worry as much with them..with veneers you can never bite into anything you would have to slice an apple and eat it that bite into it.but to answer your questions the temporarys look like veneers just temporary, you are right....andthe dentist will give you novicaine so you dont feel anything...if you do dont be afraid to ask for more..you can also get sweet air to calm your nerves during the procedure as well to help you relax more...in either case they grind your teeth down to stubbs...i had this done four time...as long as you are nimb it doesnt hurt, not lying..and i like the sweet air:) at least with crowns you wont have the worry of them falling off as much as you do with veneers..

I would recommend not getting the veneers. I have heard horror stories and seen terrible results. If you absolutely are dead set on veneers make sure you are going to an excellent and reputable cosmetic dentist. Once you get veneers done you can reverse the process!!! However, by the sounds of it, your teeth are healthy. Stains can be fixed. By strips at your local walmart. If those aren't strong enough, ask you dentist to bleach your teeth to make them whiter. Also, if you are dead-set against braces you might try invisalign. A gap inbetween the front teeth isn't a big deal and could most likely be fixed in a much easier fashion than veneers.