I can tell you all of this is my own fault. If I’d taken care of my teeth to begin with or at least had a dentist of my own, I’d have never needed this emergency dental visit to begin with. That being said, this dentist really did a number on me and I don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solutions for a Tooth Gap
I am way too old for braces, but I’m finally in a financial position where I can fix the gap between my two front teeth. Is there some kind of cosmetic solution that can fix this gap? Thanks, Melody Dear Melody, I can certainly give you cosmetic solutions for fixing your tooth gap. However, if […]
One Tooth Refuses to Whiten
I’m not sure what’s going on. I’ve used whitening strips before and they’ve always made a little bit of difference. Not as much as my friends who get their teeth whitened professionally, but it does make a difference. This round, though, I have one tooth that just won’t budge. In fact, it’s getting darker, sort […]
Dental Implants for a Clumsy Stuntman?
I’m a stuntman by trade. In the past, I’ve never had any problems. But, in the last two years, I’ve lost four teeth. I’m not sure what’s going on. I’ve suddenly gotten clumsy. I’ve lost enough teeth now where I’m starting to get self-conscious, especially because the last one is a very visible front tooth. […]
Will Insurance Cover a Holistic Dentist?
I’ve been going through my dental insurance provider book with a fine-toothed comb. I can’t find a holistic dentist anywhere. Does this mean insurance doesn’t cover holistic dentists? If that’s the case, what’s the best type of dentist to go to in order to change my amalgam fillings to white fillings? Brianna Dear Brianna, The […]
Emergency Dentist Refuses to Fix Another Dentist’s Crown
I had a dental crown done almost six months ago. It’s hurt from the beginning. The dentist has adjusted it almost 7 times and finally said he’s done all he can do. He felt it was just a matter of me getting used to it. I tried. I really did. Then last night while I […]
Is It Safe to Use Mouthwash with Porcelain Veneers?
I have brand new porcelain veneers and I want to take good care of them. I’ve been in the habit of using mouthwash. Is it safe to use that with my porcelain veneers? Is there anything else I should know about? Cathy Dear Cathy, It is safe to use mouthwash with one exception. You don’t […]
Whitening Strips Aren’t Whitening My Filling
I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’ve been using Crest Whitestrips. They’ve been whitening everywhere they can reach. But, I have one filling that won’t whiten. Does that need a different type of white strip or do I just need to do that part longer than the other teeth? Alex Dear Alex, You’re […]