Crowns for front teeth
I had some bonding done on my two front teeth about three years ago. They are now chipped and my dentist wants to do two crowns instead. I don’t want that much of my teeth ground away. Should I just...
View ArticleExcellent Dental Bonding
I need some dental bonding done of my front tooth. I tripped and chipped the tooth on some cement. When I went to my dentist for a consultation, he did a mock up for me. I was so glad I did that before...
View ArticleCrowns and a Trumpet
My dentist says I need crowns on my front teeth. Will I still be able to play my trumpet? Mark S.- Kansas City. Mark, What a great question. The answer is yes, IF they are done properly. The thickness...
View ArticleMy Lumineer Keeps Falling Off
I had a Lumineer put on a tooth that embarrassed me. It has falled off three times. The last two times my gums started bleeding. Can you help me know what is going wrong? Jennie- Alvadore, Oregon...
View ArticleTwo chipped front teeth
Hi. I have two chipped front teeth. I had dental bonding on them, but now they chipped again, even a little further. My dentist is recommending four dental crowns. That seems like such an aggressive...
View ArticleWhite spot lesions after braces
I had braces and I guess I didn’t brush very well because I have these white lesions. How do you recommend I treat them? I’m disappointed because I was looking forward to having straight teeth, but now...
View ArticleMakeover candidate
I’ve always been unhappy with my smile, but figured it was the one I was given and should “deal with it”. I think my teeth are too short. However, in the last three months I have chipped four teeth....
View ArticleNight guard for new porcelain veneers
Is it common for dentists to recommend a night guard after a patient gets new porcelain veneers? My dentist recommended it for me. I am wondering if this is just a money-making thing or if I really...
View ArticleIs the Hydrogen Peroxide I have at home safe to use for teeth whitening?
Hi. I have hydrogen peroxide at home. I am wondering if I can swish it around in my mouth and get my teeth white. – Cydnee Cydnee – Hydrogen peroxide is safe for whitening teeth. But the liquid...
View ArticleHow old do you have to be to get porcelain veneers?
I just turned 16. After 2 years of wearing braces, I still hate my teeth. I give up. How old do I have to be to get porcelain veneers? – Jazlyn C. Jazlyn – You can receive veneers as a teenager, but...
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