Trying to decide between crowns or Lumineers?
I am seeing a cosmetic dentist to close the gap between my some front teeth. They aren’t the ones right in front, but the ones next to the front ones. I feel like my smile has always been unbalanced and I’m ready to get it fixed. When I started looking around online, Lumineers seem like […]
Crowns keep falling off!
I have a couple crowns and have never had any problems with them. Well, I feel really bad for my husband because his dental crowns keep falling off. The dentist re-cements them and then in a week or so, they pop right off. The dentist seems like he’s at a loss at this point. I’m […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rough porcelain crowns.
My wife wasn’t happy with the porcelain crowns she had done. They just didn’t look good when she smiled. We went to an approved dentist on our dental insurance plan, so we thought all would be fine. Well, when she went in for a follow-up she tried to explain how she thought they looked kind […]
Will People Be Able to Tell If I Have Lumineers?
I went to my dentist for a consultation on Lumineers. I thought they’d be good for me because I have uneven discoloration and a small chip on one of my teeth. I also really liked the idea of having minimal preparation work done because my teeth are healthy. I don’t want to ruin them. My […]
Can I get my dental implants whitened?
I have been really happy with my dental implants. They are in place of my two front teeth. They are holding up well and look really natural. Although, I still cringe when I look in the mirror because I don’t love my smile. I’d like to get some cosmetic dentistry done to improve my look. […]
My crowns are a different color from how they looked during the try-on.
My two front teeth needed crowns. So the dentist took a lot of time trying to match the crowns up to blend in with the teeth immediately around them. So he was super cautious asking me for my input throughout the process and we both agreed they looked great during the try-on portion of the […]