CEREC for crowns on front teeth.
I fell and broke my two front teeth in a mountain biking accident. My family dentist is telling me I need to get crowns. A friend told me about CEREC crowns and how they can be done in one day. That is super appealing to me right now because I’m so ready to move on […]
Why Is My Insurance Company Calling Dental Implants a Cosmetic Procedure?
I was in an ATV accident and lost both of my front teeth as a result. My dentist recommends dental implants and I’m all for it, but they said insurance isn’t going to cover much. Supposedly it’s cosmetic? I’m confused. Isn’t having teeth necessary? How on earth can they consider replacing them to be a […]
Doing porcelain veneers with dental implants? Things that make you go hmm…
Have you ever heard of getting porcelain veneers with dental implants. Here’s the back story. I have played hockey all my life. When I was 18, I lost two front teeth. So, I’ve had a dental flipper for over 10 years. Now that I’m an adult and have a real job, I’ve been looking into […]
My daughter is cheap. Will dental bonding work instead of porcelain veneers?
My daughter is in her forties and she has what they call “peg” teeth. So, she’s looking into getting porcelain veneers on her canine teeth. But, the dentist is trying to talk her into getting porcelain veneers done on all four of her front teeth. I was wondering if dental bonding will work? It seems […]
No one told me I’d be in pain after Zoom!
My gums felt strange yesterday during the Zoom whitening procedure I had done. They kind of tingled a little, bit but it wasn’t too bad. When I told the dental assistant, she kind of adjusted something but didn’t say anything else about it. The tingling kept happening. Again, it was never painful, but it was […]
The dentist put stain on my Lumineers.
I just spent over $13K on Lumineers. The dentist that did them ordered stain because it was supposed to help them look more natural. I really was hoping for a bright, white look. But what he ended up doing is ugly. Then, when I complained about it he decided to drill off the top portion […]
Is CEREC as good as porcelain veneers?
I’m about to turn the big 5-0! I’ve always told myself that I should get my smile redone for my birthday because my teeth aren’t so great. They have chips and cracks, and all around look lacklustre. So I have been talking to my dentist about getting porcelain veneers done. He is telling me that […]
I can’t afford porcelain veneers to cover tetracycline stains.
I have tetracycline stains from medication given to me as a baby. I was told porcelain veneers are the best treatment for this condition. But I simply cannot afford it. I had a dentist put dental bonding on my teeth but they are chipping already. Do you know if Zoom whitening is an option? I’m […]
Should I Switch Dentists if Mine Won’t Provide a CEREC Crown?
My dentist told me I need to get a crown done. A friend of mine said her CEREC crown is the best thing since sliced bread and suggested I ask my dentist to make me one of those. He didn’t say it was an option though. What’s the difference between a CEREC crown and whatever […]
Is it risky to use a Zoom whitening special?
I love my regular dentist. I have been seeing him since I was five years old. I have had no problems and trust him completely. But, I have been really wanting to whiten my teeth and haven’t been able to afford it. When I saw a Zoom whitening ad for a neighboring town, I felt […]