I don’t know how to tell my dentist dental implants are too expensive.
My whole life I have been plagued with cavities. Now my teeth are so weak that some of them are broken. So I have crowns and bridges all over. The latest bad news at my lest check up was that the tooth that was holding one of the dental bridges has broke off. So, the […]
I washed and dried my Invisalign? It melted!
I have been talking with my dentist about having Invisalign done for awhile now. One of the biggest things he (and my mom) lectured me on is that it takes patient participation for success. I finally convinced them both I was totally on board, especially since my mom chipped in to help me straighten my […]
Problem after CEREC crown
I had a CEREC crown done about two months ago. The assistant warned me that my gums weren’t very happy around the preparation site and that I should use saltwater rinses a few times a day for about a week. She said that it would help heal the area quicker, but made no note of […]
Are Lingual Braces or Invisalign Better for Adults?
I’m trying to choose between finding an Invisalign dentist or one who does lingual braces. I’m 43 now and had braces when I was in my 20s, so my teeth aren’t too bad, but I’d like to correct the little bits that have shifted and make them even again. At the same time, I don’t […]
Help! I have a dental bonding crisis
I asked my dentist to do a little dental bonding to fill in some small gaps between my teeth. They looked like tiny black triangles at the gum line and they were all I noticed when I’d look in the mirror. He assured me that dental bonding was the way to go and that they’d […]
Will My CEREC Crown Hold Up to Nighttime Grinding?
I need to have my first ever crown done and my dentist has me scheduled to have a CEREC crown done in two weeks. Obviously, I’m a little anxious about the procedure, but I also grind my teeth at night. Is this going to be an issue with the CEREC crown or will it hold […]
Can I still get Invisalign if I’m missing teeth?
My bottom teeth are a crooked mess. I also have an under-bite. My parents were never able to afford braces so my teeth have bothered me my whole life. The two bicuspids I had are actually my baby teeth. I have no idea why the permanent ones never came in. One of them has been […]
Why are mini implants controversial?
I am very interested in mini implants because they are so much more affordable than traditional dental implants. I need to replace a tooth and I see all the benefits of getting a dental implant over a dental bridge or flipper. But I am holding back because they are so expensive. When I asked my […]
Is mouthwash safe for porcelain veneers?
I have used mouthwash regularly as part of my oral hygiene routine forever. But I just invested so much into my new porcelain veneers, I want to makes sure I’m not doing anything to harm them. Is mouthwash safe on cosmetic dentistry like porcelain veneers? -Callie in Florida Callie, Most cosmetic dentists will not recommend […]
My daughter has a porcelain veneer that is turning dark.
My daughter had a complete smile makeover about two years ago. She ended up having a total of 14 veneers done. Early on, probably a couple months after the appointment, one of them chipped on the corner of one of them. The cosmetic dentist fixed it by shortening and sanding it down. The one next […]