I have finished my Invisalign treatment. I loved both the treatment and the results. Currently, I am getting retainers every four months. I will be honest and tell you that, though I have loved the Invisalign, I did not love my Invisalign dentist. Now that I am done with it, is it possible for me […]
My New Crowns are Turning Yellow
I am rather upset about my smile makeover. My dentist made six porcelain crowns for me. First, not only does the color not match the rest of my teeth, but the crowns themselves are turning yellow and I have not had them that long, in fact it has only been a little less than a […]
Braces or Porcelain Veneers?
I have a tooth gap and my dentist is suggesting I get either braces or porcelain veneers to close it. I’m not keen on either solution. The porcelain veneers are super expensive and I am way too old to have a mouthful of metal. Are those my only choices? Kaitlin Dear Kaitlin, Good news for […]
Dental Crown Disaster
My daughter had an accident several years back that damaged her two front teeth quite a bit. Both needed a dental crown. One also needed a root canal treatment. The tooth with the root canal treatment has turned darker over the years and it was really bothering my daughter. Being a teenager is hard enough, […]
Can SuperSmile Whiten Dental Bonding?
I have dental bonding for a chipped tooth that is discolored. Its always looked a little funny, as if I had a tooth defect. However, now that it is several years old, it is also discolored. My dentist and I tried teeth whitening, but that didn’t work. In fact, it discolored it more. A friend, […]
Lumineers for a Tooth Gap??
I have an 8 mm tooth gap. I went to see my dentist about a solution that didn’t include me wearing glasses. At first he suggested snap-on smile but I didn’t like how that looked. Now he is suggesting Lumineers. Is this a better solution for me? It’s much more expensive, so I am hoping […]
Invisalign, Porcelain Veneers, or Both?
I am confused about something. I have planned on getting porcelain veneers to get a beautiful smile. My teeth are okay, but they are showing how old I am. The color is way darker than I want. I also have one tooth that is a little crooked. Nothing serious, but if I want a pretty […]
Whitening Dental Bonding
I had dental bonding done just a little over a year ago. I really thought that it would last longer, but recently it has been looking rather stained. Is there a way to whiten them? David Dear David, In general, dental bonding should last a few years. I am curious about the timing of the […]
Will Dental Insurance Cover the Repair of Splotched Teeth?
My daughter has always had problems with her teeth because she doesn’t have as much enamel as she should. She recently had her braces removed and there were splotches on her teeth. The dentist suggested we do teeth whitening to even out the color. While we can afford it, I wondered if dental insurance will […]
Is Baking Soda Bad for Dental Bonding?
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 […]