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 […]
My crown keeps falling off!
I had a same day crown done. There was no temporary crown, which was very convenient. I don’t know exactly what the material that was used for the crown. But it can’t be good, because it has come off three times already. This has all taken place in less than a year. Well, when it […]
Did I get knock-off Invisalign aligners?
Is it possible that I was given knock-off Invisalign aligners? I ask, because my cousin has Invisalign and her trays are clear and virtually invisible. Mine on the other hand, are stained in the first week. I do everything I was told to take care of them. I use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean […]
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 […]
I have a huge chip in my front tooth
I fell and ended up with an ugly chip in my front tooth. I need to get it fixed and was wondering what would work better, porcelain veneers or dental bonding? – Jo Ann in Michigan Jo Ann, Sorry to hear about your fall. As long as you aren’t in pain, then cosmetic dentistry should […]
My Dental Bonding Keeps Falling Off- Can I Leave it Off?
I wasn’t happy with the gap between my front teeth and I asked about doing porcelain veneers at my last checkup. Instead, my doctor recommended dental bonding to fill the space. He said it would be less invasive and look just as good, so I reluctantly went along with it. He actually did it right […]
Tooth pain and sensitvity after Zoom whitening.
Why do my teeth hurt after getting Zoom whitening done? I didn’t anticipate not being able to eat normally, drink, or heck – even breathe after getting the treatment. Is there something wrong or did my dentist mess up? What is going on? The tooth pain is so intense I’m considering going to urgent care […]
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 […]
Lumineers keep falling off!
I was so excited to finally get my new Lumineers! I ended up getting five put on my teeth which I was excited about at first. But, I’m about at my wits end because they keep falling off. I keep having to go back to the dentist to have them bonded again. It is getting […]
Can dental implants stop my mom’s pain?
My mom is disabled following a stroke and has some cognitive issues, so I help take care of her. She recently complained of a toothache, which was no major surprise because she avoided the dentist before her stroke and never really took care of her teeth. I took her to a local school for dentists […]