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Is My Palladium Crown Poisoning Me?

Posted on August 30, 2023 by writeradmin.

I had two dental crowns placed. I wasn’t crazy about them having a metal based crown but my dentist said that I had to because they were back teeth and all porcelain crowns don’t work on back teeth. I agreed, mostly because I did not feel like I had much of a choice. Now I […]

Filed Under: Holistic Dentist Tagged With: arc reactor, biological dentist, dental crowns, Iron Man, metal free dentist, natural dentist, Tony Stark

Should I Get a Refund on an Unfinished Denture?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by writeradmin.

I have four mini implants. The overdenture needed replacing. I asked my dentist how long it would take because I had to move out of state in eleven weeks. He told me it would take three weeks. I was fine with that. It would leave me planty of wiggle room. Unfortunately, it actually took nine […]

Filed Under: Dentures Tagged With: bite problems, dental implants, getting a refund, mini implants, TMJ problems

Should I Get All-on-Four Dental Implants

Posted on June 16, 2023 by writeradmin.

I’m trying to decide between regular implant overdentures or all-on-four dental implants. Is there a benefit to one over the other? Danny Dear Danny,   Some of that depends on the bone structure you have left in your jawbone. Dental implants require bone support in order to keep them secure. If you’ve been without teeth […]

Filed Under: Dental Implants Tagged With: all-on-4 dental implants, bone grafting, implant overdentures, tooth replacement options

Tooth Knocked Backward

Posted on May 29, 2023 by writeradmin.

Can you help me? I had a front tooth knocked way backward a week ago. So much that the root is protruding all the way into my upper lip. When my dentist eventually got me in he was able to line up the bottoms of my teeth. However, the injured root is still protruding and […]

Filed Under: Dental Emergency Tagged With: orthodontics, root canal treatment, tooth root displacement, tooth trauma

Smile Direct Club – A Risky Idea

Posted on April 29, 2023 by writeradmin.

We often get questions about Smile Direct Club. I’m going to post a response here to help people who may not have access to my office. I’m going to be blunt and say upfront I think it is a risky idea. Here are my main concerns. No Initial Exam With any serious orthodontic work, it […]

Filed Under: Invisalign Tagged With: emergency dentist, gum disease, invisible aligners, orthodontics, Smile Direct Club, tooth decay

Can I Get Gold Teeth for My Dentures?

Posted on March 20, 2023 by writeradmin.

I have had horrible teeth most of my life and my dentist said I should just get dentures. While on one hand, I am excited about getting pretty teeth, which leads to my question. The other hand has me really creeped out about the idea of dentures. It seems like something just for old women […]

Filed Under: Dentures Tagged With: dental implants, facial collapse, gold teeth in dentures, implant overdentures, implant supported dentures, problems with dentures

What If I am Moving Partway Through My Dental Implant Procedure?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by writeradmin.

I have been offered an amazing opportunity but it would require me to move to another state. The problem is I am about five months into the procedure, which means I have not had the dental crowns placed on my implants. My dentist said there needed to be a healing time, but I feel fine. […]

Filed Under: Dental Implants Tagged With: dental implant failure, implant crowns, osseointegration, switching dentists during dental implant procedure

Will Vaping Stain My Porcelain Veneers

Posted on January 14, 2023 by writeradmin.

I’m thinking of getting porcelain veneers. I really want a beautiful smile. However, I have been trying to give up smoking and as a result, have started vaping. Do you know if vaping will cause my porcelain veneers to stain? Belinda Dear Belinda, It is great that you have quit smoking. I feel certain you […]

Filed Under: Porcelain Veneers Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, Best Cosmetic Dentist in Des Moines, protecting porcelain veneers from stains, Supersmile toothpaste, vaping

Do I Throw Away My Invisalign Aligners When I Get Sick?

Posted on December 28, 2022 by writeradmin.

Recently, my entire family got the flu. I know I am supposed to throw away my toothbrush when I am sick. Should I also throw away the Invisalign aligners I am currently wearing? It is a lot cheaper to throw away a toothbrush than it is aligners, but I will do what I am supposed […]

Filed Under: Invisalign Tagged With: Invisalign while sick, Invisible braces, staying hydrated with Invisalign, toothbrush change when sick

Do I Have to Choose Between Form and Function?

Posted on November 15, 2022 by writeradmin.

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 […]

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