I have had tetracycline stains for most of my life. I really want to get a beautiful smile. I know that porcelain veneers are the best way to go, but I’m afraid I cannot afford to do it right. The dentist I went to that had some beautiful work cost a fortune. I looked at […]
A Dental Flipper to Make My Teeth Look Straight
I wanted to know if I could use something like a dental flipper to make my teeth look straight. I feel I am too old for braces. I just want a beautiful smile without spending three years with a mouth full of metal. Brandon Dear Brandon, I am glad you wrote. A dental flipper is […]
Dentist Placed an Implant Knowing That It Would Fail
I had a dental implant procedure. Before the surgery, the dentist told me that everything looked great and we were good to go. When I came out of the surgery, he told me that there was not enough bone structure to keep the dental implant. Yet, he placed it anyway and told me that the […]
Composite or Porcelain Veneers?
I went to my dentist to talk about getting a smile makeover for my eight front teeth. He suggested composite veneers at about $2,800. That is a good price, especially when compared to the porcelain veneers I’ve looked into. What has me worried is my only other experience with composite repairs wasn’t that great. You […]
Treating Enamel Hypoplasia
I have enamel hypoplasia and am looking for some solutions to make my smile more attractive. I inherited some money and am excited about the idea of having a smile that does not embarrass me. Are there things that can help me? Phoebe Dear Phoebe, For the benfit of those who may not know what […]
Will Vaping Stain My Porcelain Veneers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]