How long do veneers last & is the grinding part painful? If veneers fall off!

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

My cosmetic dentist told me that at my age of 15 (4 months from 16) that veneers are the best solution to the space in between my 2 front teeth (about 2-3.5 mm. of space?) But my parents are worried about the grinding procedure. They have heard that it is painful & if the veneers fall off, then my grinded teeth will look even more awful & that they will have to pay AGAIN for new veneers to get my teeth fixed. Also, are there any other solutions to fixing my 2 front teeth (besides braces)? I also wanted veneers because my teeth have gotten stained over the years & veneers would be a good solution. The before & after pics look great, but I'm sure the feeling in your mouth is different. Does the feeling take a long time to get used to? What do the temporary veneers look like? Will they look just like my "permanent" veneers but just temporary?

I have several veneers on my side front teeth and back. When they shave down your teeth it didn't hurt because they numbed me beforehand. They do run the risk of chipping or having to be replaced over time though. It's best to avoid biting into hard things. Like if you eat an apple, better to cut them up. If you are a night grinder, ask about a night guard. Go to a reputable one. Some veneers are placed on badly and look too big/small or don't match your teeth color. I've had 1 replaced due to this. Once you have them on, spend a good 5 mins or more looking in the mirror saying exaggerated words or letters. Smile and look from the side, front and laugh. That way if anything's off, they can fix it right there. But you should be able to go back and do adjustments at no charge. It took me about a week to get use to. I kept running my tongue over them, lol. Before they match the colors, they may ask you if you would like to do teeth whitening. Because veneer colors are hard to change after they're put on. Other alternatives are Lumineers, bonding or braces. Lumineers, I have two in the front to cover a gap, doesn't require shaving and no numbing. It is pricey though. Mines were $1600 each. There's bonding also. I got those to cover tiny gaps. They ran me about $200-$350 each. They can get stained overtime though. Braces cost me $5000 but even after, gaps formed later on. If it is staining, strips, trays or laser whitening may help. Otc strips cost about $30. I am currently on ones from my dentist and they're $100. Trays were very effective for me and cost $300. You just buy the refills and have the convenience of doing it at home if you see stains appear. Laser runs about $500-$1000. I haven't tried this but seen great results on 2 friends. Prices in So. Ca. Of course, prices vary from dentist to dentist and best to ask what your dentist recommends. =) Be sure to get reg cleanings. Veneers can get slight staining overtime. But not too bad. They did boost my confidence A LOT. I smiled a lot more. Good luck!