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 […]
Dental Implants and Metal Allergies
I have a pretty good metal allergy. It’s enough where I cannot wear things that have metal buckles on clothes and sandals, etc. I’ve recently also lost my first tooth. I would certainly prefer to get a dental implant. However, as they are made out of metal, will that prevent me from getting one? If […]
Covering Tetracycline Stains
My twin sister and I both have tetracycline stains. About seven years ago, she had porcelain veneers placed to make her stained teeth look better. While I feel they do look better than the darkly stained teeth we’ve both suffered with, to me they didn’t look quite natural. She was told they had to use […]
Mercury Versus BPA Laden Fillings
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 […]