I recently had a full-mouth reconstruction done. Though, it was because it was necessary due to severe TMJ Disorder, I was looking forward to a beautiful smile as well. It is not often you get to design your smile from scratch. I went to a well respected prosthodontist because he had extra training in tooth […]
Unhappy with Porcelain Veneers
My fiance has always hated her smile. Her teeth are healthy, but her parents never took her to a dentist so all the chips and gaps were left. She hasn’t said anything, but I know she is worried about our wedding pictures. I wanted to get her a smile makeover as a surprise. She was […]
Brown Spots On Teeth
I have never liked my smile. Even though I take very good care of my teeth, I have brown spots all over them. It makes people think I do not take care of myself. I’ve been told that they are from an illness and high fever I had as a child. My dentist and I […]
Problems After Implant Bridge
I ended up getting an implant bridge on the right side of my mouth in order to replace three teeth. When I bite down, the teeth on the right where I have the bridge touch, but now none of the teeth on the left touch. It’s pretty uncomfortable. My dentist said that I am just […]
Dentist Said I Can’t Get White Crowns
I am a bit discouraged and wanted to reach out for advice. I had ten dental crowns placed about 15 years ago. They were made to look “natural” which to me always looked too yellow. I want to replace them and finally get the white smile I always wanted but my dentist said that isn’t […]
Decaying Wisdom Tooth
I have a decaying wisdom tooth which is infected and causing me a great deal of pain. I can tell the decay is spreading to nearby teeth as well. I don’t have money for the dentist right now. Is this something I have to go to the ER for or can I just take antibiotics […]
If Dentures are All I Can Afford Will My Smile Be Ugly?
After six pregnancies where I threw up constantly, my teeth are practically crumbling. My dentist is convinced they can’t be saved and want me to get implant overdentures. The problem is I just can’t afford twelve dental implants. I’ve worked my budget every which way and it is impossible. I am stuck with dentures. He […]
Switching Dentists After Invisalign
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 […]
Zoom Whitening for Uneven Tooth Color?
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 […]
Fixing a Gummy Smile
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 […]