I have a mouth full of amalgam fillings. I recently learned they’re filled with mercury. I did some research because I thought I might be better off replacing them, but then I learn the composite fillings are laden with BPA. Is one worse than the other or am I doomed either way? Laura Dear Laura, […]
Whitening a Gray Tooth
I have a tooth which has always bugged me a bit. Now it’s turned gray. Can I get teeth whitening to fix it? It’s a bit embarrassing when I smile. Joyce B. Dear Joyce, A gray tooth means it’s either dead or dying. Unfortunately, teeth whitening won’t help in a situation like this. Instead, what […]
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. […]
Need Advice from an Expert Dentist
I’ve been told you’re one of the best dentists, including with cosmetic dentistry. I think I’ve made a huge mistake in allowing my family dentist to do some work. I don’t know if it can be fixed at this point. I’ve always had tetracycline stains which have made me afraid to smile. I finally felt […]
Will charcoal whiten my teeth safely & effectively?
I recently read that charcoal is a good and natural alternative for teeth whitening and I think I want to try it. I did in-office bleaching with the blue light before, and the results were awesome, but the aftermath was pure agony. I don’t want to go through that again, but I’m starting to build […]
Are Invisalign aligners ok to use for whitening?
My daughter is in the middle of Invisalign treatment and now she wants to whiten her teeth. Her dentist does whitening and when he showed us the trays, they look almost identical to her Invisalign ones. My plan is to save a little bit of money by ordering the whitening gel online and just have […]
Did teeth whitening harm my unborn baby?
You know what they say about “the best laid plans…” For the last two years I have been scrimping and saving to pay for a dental treatment plan by dentist and I agreed on because my insurance refused to pay. The plan included teeth whitening, replacing my amalgam fillings and then to cap off the […]
Is my wife whitening all of her enamel away?
My wife is constantly whitening her teeth. I know this may sound a little over the top, but I’m starting to think she is has an addiction. Sure, her smile is out of this world, but I’m worried she’s doing long-term damage. She’s had in-office Zoom whitening and she maintains it at least once a […]
I’m not smiling after botched teeth whitening done at the mall
I have been wanting teeth whitening done for a while and a little shop opened up in a local mall a couple of months ago. I popped in and talked to the lady a few times to verify costs and expectations. Everything seemed like it was on the up and up. She said she was […]
I have implants… can I whiten my teeth?
I had two dental implants placed about five years ago and they’re doing great. I couldn’t be happier with them in terms of how they’re holding up and how natural they look and feel. However, I keep looking at my smile in the mirror and I’m not happy with the way it looks overall. I’m […]