I received an inheritance. I decided to invest it in a smile makeover with porcelain veneers. I’ve always been ashamed of my smile and this would help me gain some confidence. I went to the best of the best. When I did it, I explained to them that I couldn’t afford them regularly but wanted […]
Can You Get a Single Porcelain Veneer?
I was planning on just getting one porcelain veneer for a tooth which has always bothered me. It’s always been darker than the other teeth. Originally, my dentist wanted to do a dental crown, but I didn’t want to grind the tooth down. He agreed to do the porcelain veneer. When it came in, it […]
Covering Tetracycline Stains
My twin sister and I both have tetracycline stains. About seven years ago, she had porcelain veneers placed to make her stained teeth look better. While I feel they do look better than the darkly stained teeth we’ve both suffered with, to me they didn’t look quite natural. She was told they had to use […]
Gum Inflammation with Porcelain Veneers
I had porcelain veneers put on four teeth. Since then, my gums have been inflamed. I went to see my dentist and they said they’ve never seen that happen and it must mean I’m not brushing well enough. Not only did this annoy me because it wasn’t true, it did nothing to help me. The […]
Is It Possible to Get a Beautiful Smile After 25 Years with Dentures?
I’ve had dentures for a little over twenty-five years. While they have been a decent replacement for me, they’ve never been attractive. I met someone who has dental implant dentures instead of just dentures. They look much nicer. Is it possible for me to get a beautiful smile after all this time? Lilly Dear Lilly, […]
Worried about Dentist’s Recommendation
I’m getting a smile makeover but am having doubts about the dentist I chose. His mane is Dr. —— [Name redacted] He wants to do CEREC veneers and plans on them being 5 mm. I’ve done some research and that seems thick to me. My sister-in-law suggested I contact you because you’re known for good […]
Another Cosmetic Dentistry Disaster
I’m reaching out to you for some help. I’ve spent a lot of money on this and I’ve done nothing but cry since. My dentist and I spent a great deal of time going over exactly what I wanted. When the set came back they were bulky and chalky looking. I asked him to send […]
Teeth Whitening and Tetracycline Stains
I have tetracycline stains and I’d really like to improve my smile. Will teeth whitening help? Bernadette Dear Bernadette, Tetracycline stains are among the most difficult type of procedures for a cosmetic dentist to work on. Generally, teeth whitening doesn’t help. Though, some dentists have gotten them whiter with the Kör Whitening System. It’s not […]
How Do I Get a “Wow” Smile?
I’ve been looking into a smile makeover. I keep reading the most important factor is the dentist. I want a smile that makes people say, “Wow!”, but not in the bad kind of way. How do I find the right dentist for that? Brenda Dear Brenda, You are smart to do your research ahead of time. […]
Best Dentist for My Daughter’s Bulimia
I need help. My daughter is bulimic. I’ve got her in a program to help. It’s her dentist who brought it to our attention. He said her teeth show extensive damage. He’s a family friend. He also told us that she’d need a very good cosmetic dentist and that’s it’s important she feel beautiful. He […]