These teeth whitening strips are doing nothing
I admit, I drink a lot of coffee and I’m a regular smoker. I know if I cut back on these habits, my teeth would look nicer. But I have been using these teeth whitening strips and nothing is happening. In fact, since I’ve started using them, the one really dark tooth I have looks […]
I’m living a porcelain veneers horror story!
I’m so sad. My porcelain veneers look terrible. I have been seeing the same dentist since I was five years old. I love going to see him. When I was in for a regular checkup, I mentioned that I had a really big project at work. It was an opportunity for me to expand my […]
Pain with Invisalign
I have been using Invisalign to straighten my teeth. I have been regularly monitored throughout the treatment by my cosmetic dentist. The gap in my front teeth is looking really closed up now. I am happy! But, I got this weird pain in my premolar last week. I am on my fourth round of trays. […]
My porcelain veneers are messing up my speech.
I had a pretty significant smile makeover, which included 10 porcelain veneers. I also had two crowns done at the same time. After the permanent veneers were placed, I noticed that I am having some difficulty speaking. My tongue isn’t happy. It just doesn’t feel comfortable. The best way to describe it is that it […]
I wanted to ask a cosmetic dentist about the Premium Home Whitening brand products?
I saw a Groupon discount offer for something called Premium Home Whitening. It is advertised as a professional grade teeth whitening brand. I wanted to ask a cosmetic dentist if it would be worth it to give it a try? – Paul in New Jersey Paul, Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon […]
Is it common for porcelain veneers to have a bump?
My two front teeth have been troublesome over the years. I have had them bonded but they kept needing replaced, so I decided to try out porcelain veneers. Well, that didn’t work for me either. I felt like they looked bulky. So the next dentist decided to do bonding again. That was a joke, my […]
Do I have to wait until Im done bleaching to start my porcelain veneers?
I’m really looking forward to fixing my smile, as I’ve put a lot of thought into it, and did my research on cosmetic dentists. In addition to getting four porcelain veneers placed on my top front teeth, I am also bleaching, in office and at home. My dentist suggests waiting until after I finish bleaching […]
Is a digital smile makeover legit?
I am very intrigued by the ad I saw on television for a digital smile makeover. I know we live in the digital age and all, but how can they pull off something so individualized? I would love to fix my smile. My teeth are discolored and oddly shaped. I’d love to hear you thoughts? […]
Botched cosmetic dentistry. What do I do?
I hate my ugly tetracycline-stained teeth. They have stolen my joy and self confidence one too many times. I decided that I will not feel embarrassed or ashamed of my smile anymore. So I scheduled a consultation with my dentist. Finally, I felt like I was going to be proud to show off my smile […]
Is a CEREC crown worth the extra cost?
My job has me traveling a lot which means I am constantly on the run. Since I haven’t seen my family that much I have been putting off getting another crown. It just takes too long and I hate the time between where you have to wear a temporary. I am especially concerned with having […]