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 […]
Will CEREC crowns work better than porcelain crowns?
I was told I need a CEREC crown at my last dentist appointment. One of my teeth in the very back has a big cavity. So, he’s recommending I get it replaced with a CEREC crown. I’ve had porcelain crowns in the past. I was wondering if they will hold up the same or any […]
What metals are used in a crown?
I am a holistically-minded person and am very cautious about anything I put in my body. At my last dentist appointment, I found out I need a crown. As I began researching it looks like ceramic crowns are best. Is this actually made of glass? I haven’t been able to get a straight answer it […]
Was CEREC the wrong choice for a front tooth?
I am starting to doubt my dentist that placed a CEREC crown on my front tooth. I was sold when I heard that by choosing CEREC, I wouldn’t have to deal with the inconvenience of a temporary crown. Having the crown done in only one office visit was very appealing. Well, I left town the […]
I was told I’m not a porcelain veneers candidate. Is that true?
I am so disappointed to hear my cosmetic dentist tell me I’m not a candidate for porcelain veneers. He blamed it on my overbite because my top teeth come down over my bottom teeth when me mouth is closed. So, his solution is six porcelain crowns on my top teeth. He also mentioned that crowns […]
My porcelain veneers horror story. What do I do?
I am living my very own porcelain veneers nightmare. A couple days ago I had two porcelain veneers placed on my two front teeth. The main reason for the cosmetic dentistry in the first place was because I had a chip in my tooth. It had dental bonding on it that eventually came off. When […]
Will my teeth fade after Zoom?
I decided to get Zoom whitening done to whiten my smile before I got a crown. The dentist encouraged me to do it since the crown’s color would not whiten in the future. So, I took his recommendation. I got the Zoom, then after a month I did the crown. Unfortunately, I don’t like it. […]
Will this dental bonding last?
I hit an icy patch when I left my house a week or so ago. I literally fell on my face. I was so embarrassed when I looked in the mirror to discover one of my front teeth had chipped. I couldn’t get into my normal dentist so I had an emergency dentist take a […]
Is it possible to get Lumineers if I grind my teeth?
I have been unhappy with the way my teeth look for over a decade. I just haven’t been in position financially to make the investment in improving them. But I’m starting to think it is time to explore my options. My friend has recommended Lumineers and I think I would like to try them. But […]
Will a night guard protect my cosmetic dentistry while I sleep?
I just spent a lot of money on a smile makeover. I now have eight Lumineers on my front teeth. Now, the dentist is telling me I need a night guard? Is this important? He said he can tell I grind my teeth but I really am not aware of this. I am stretching my […]