I had a dental implant placed for a missing front tooth. So far, my dentist has placed the crown for it three different times none of which matched the teeth next to it. She’s now completely fed up with me and said I’m being unreasonable. Apparently, the shade of my teeth is between two colors. […]
She Needs to Switch Dentists
I’m not sure what to do. My dentist is a family friend. I’ve been unhappy with my smile most of my life. I finally told him I want to do something about my tetracycline stains. He’s suggesting we do six porcelain crowns. I was hoping for porcelain veneers, but he feels crowns will last longer […]
Dental Tourism Disaster
Can you help me? I went to a European country in order to get a smile makeover I could afford. Even with the travel, I saved $50,000. I loved how the smile looked and was pleased as punch until they started falling off. I’ve been doing everything they’ve told me to. I cut up all […]
Disqualified from Teeth Whitening for Service
I’m frustrated. When I signed up with my new dentist it was with a free teeth whitening for life offer. All new patients received it. The only caveat was that you had to keep up with your cleanings and they’d provide tubes of teeth whitening gel. I’d done it once, had two cleanings and then […]
Trouble Speaking After Porcelain Veneers
I’ve had 10 porcelain veneers made. When he put in the temporary veneers, everything felt fine. However, since getting the permanent veneers I’ve had trouble speaking. Do you have a recommendation for me? My dentist can’t figure out what’s going on. Lisa Anne Dear Lisa Anne, Something is off in what you’re explaining to me. […]
How Do I Get a “WOW” Smile?
I’m wanting a smile makeover. My preference is porcelain veneers. However, I’ve noticed a big diversity of results. I want a smile that makes people say, “Wow!” But in the good way, not the bad way. How do I get that one? I have a feeling the dentist is the key, but don’t know what […]
Were Porcelain Veneers the Wrong Choice for Short Teeth?
I’ve had shorter teeth than my friends my entire life. It’s always embarrassed me. I saw a celebrity with the same problem who recently received porcelain veneers and her smile is absolutely gorgeous. I asked my dentist to do those for me. At first, he said it wasn’t a good idea, but I begged and […]