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Is Baking Soda Bad for Dental Bonding?

August 22, 2020 by writeradmin

I’ve had dental bonding done and really liked it. I was trying hard to take care of them. I even brushed with baking soda instead of regular toothpaste. Now am wondering if I did something wrong. I’ve only had them a week and they’re already starting to turn yellow. Is this normal or did I […]

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Dentist Wants to Reconstruct Her Bite to Make Her Teeth Whiter

July 3, 2020 by writeradmin

I need some advice. I’ve got a dental crown and 5 porcelain veneers. All of them are quite old 30+ years and need to be replaced. My dentist wants to crown all of my teeth because my smile isn’t very white and he feels it will look better. Is there an advantage to this I […]

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You are NOT a Specialist

February 18, 2020 by writeradmin

I am getting sick of dentists who declare they are the only ones who can do “true” cosmetic work because they are AACD accredited. That does NOT make you a specialist. All dentists are cosmetic dentists. We have the same exact degree. You are not any more specialized than I am. Stop trying to take […]

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She Needs to Switch Dentists

July 30, 2019 by writeradmin

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 […]

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Dental Tourism Disaster

June 17, 2019 by writeradmin

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 […]

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Disqualified from Teeth Whitening for Service

May 31, 2019 by writeradmin

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 […]

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Worried about Dentist’s Recommendation

April 13, 2019 by writeradmin

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 […]

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How Do I Get a “Wow” Smile?

December 4, 2018 by writeradmin

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. […]

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How Do I Get a “WOW” Smile?

October 30, 2018 by writeradmin

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 […]

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Best Dentist for My Daughter’s Bulimia

August 1, 2018 by writeradmin

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 […]

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