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Switching Dentists After Invisalign

April 1, 2022 by writeradmin

I have finished my Invisalign treatment. I loved both the treatment and the results. Currently, I am getting retainers every four months. I will be honest and tell you that, though I have loved the Invisalign, I did not love my Invisalign dentist. Now that I am done with it, is it possible for me […]

Filed Under: Invisalign Tagged With: Invisible braces, retainers, switching dentists, teeth whitening

Zoom Whitening for Uneven Tooth Color?

March 10, 2022 by writeradmin

My daughter had her braces removed not too long ago. When she did, her teeth had white spots on them which made her teeth uneven in color. Our dentist suggested we have Zoom Whitening done, which she said is the strongest teeth whitening. Unfortunately, it didn’t work. The teeth are whiter, but still uneven. Did […]

Filed Under: Teeth Whitening Tagged With: bleaching teeth, dental bonding, microabrasion, uneven color, white spots on teeth

Fixing a Gummy Smile

February 11, 2022 by writeradmin

When I smile it is mostly gums. I think the term is called a gummy smile. Is there a procedure my dentist can do that will give me a more attractive smile? Elsie Dear Elsie, Yes, it is possible to improve the appearance of a gummy smile. However, you have to be very careful about […]

Filed Under: Gum Contouring Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, Best Cosmetic Dentists, gummy smile

My New Crowns are Turning Yellow

January 13, 2022 by writeradmin

I am rather upset about my smile makeover. My dentist made six porcelain crowns for me. First, not only does the color not match the rest of my teeth, but the crowns themselves are turning yellow and I have not had them that long, in fact it has only been a little less than a […]

Filed Under: Best Des Moines Dentist Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, smile makeover, teeth whitening

A Fortune Wasted on My Smile Makeover

December 31, 2021 by writeradmin

I’ve been in tears for months and finally decided to see if there is something I can do about this. I spent close to $30,000 on a smile makeover. It looks awful. I have a small mouth. The dental crowns he gave me are so huge that I can barely close my mouth. The only […]

Filed Under: Best Des Moines Dentist Tagged With: dental crowns, finding an expert cosmetic dentist, mini dental implants, smile makeover, Wallace and Grommit

Smile Direct Club Complications

December 27, 2021 by writeradmin

There is a popular at-home invisible braces brand that claims to be as good as Invisalign but without the extra cost that comes with going to a dentist every two weeks. As a precaution to those considering that option, I want to point on a complication I first discovered on YouTube. A patient had been […]

Filed Under: Invisalign Tagged With: Invisible braces, Smile Direct Club

Full Mouth Reconstruction Horror Story

November 17, 2021 by writeradmin

I had 18-year-old porcelain veneers that needed to be replaced. I just wanted the same smile I had. For some reason, he said my bite needs to be opened so you can see the teeth and he needed to do a few crowns to make that happen. Whatever he did doesn’t feel right and you […]

Filed Under: Full-Mouth Reconstruction Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, dental crowns, finding an expert cosmetic dentist, opening a bite, porcelain veneers

Porcelain Veneers Horror Story

November 10, 2021 by writeradmin

I have four misaligned front teeth and some crowding. I went to my dentist to discuss braces. He mentioned that he could fix my smile without braces using porcelain veneers and some bonding. That sounded really exciting to me so I agreed. Over nine thousand dollars later where he did do veneers and bonding, along […]

Filed Under: Porcelain Veneers Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, Best Cosmetic Dentists, getting a refund from a dentist, holistic dentist, smile makeover

Veneers Keep Popping Off

October 30, 2021 by writeradmin

I am frustrated. I had a smile makeover done with porcelain veneers and it has been a disaster. First, he ground down my teeth to little nubs. I guess that would be okay if the stupid veneers would stay on. I should have known there would be a problem when the temporary veneers didn’t stay […]

Filed Under: Best Des Moines Dentist Tagged With: AACD accredited cosmetic dentist, dental malpractice, dental sedation, finding an expert cosmetic dentist, oral conscious sedation, porcelain crowns, porcelain veneers, smile makeover

Are My Teeth Too White?

October 16, 2021 by writeradmin

I recently had to get a dental crown on a lateral incisor. My dentist has given me two crowns that are too dark. He’s telling me it is the whitest shade available. Are my teeth too white to have any restorative work done that will match? Kelli Dear Kelli, The problem is not how white […]

Filed Under: Teeth Whitening Tagged With: dental crowns, matching shades of teeth, tooth bleaching

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