Tag: Baton Rouge dentist

Can I wear teeth whitening strips overnight?

I am in my second week of wearing teeth whitening strips. I am not satisfied with the results. The box says to wear the strips 30 minutes but I wear them an hour for extra effect, but I am still not getting the results I want. Can I get better results if I wear them… Continue reading Can I wear teeth whitening strips overnight?

My dentures have been loose for months

I’m having a problem with my dentures, upper and lower. I’ve had problems with them for 8 months. I gag when they are in and they won’t stay in place. Most denture adhesives don’t hold them secure enough. I’ve even tried super glue in the past and that didn’t work either. I know it’Read More

Should my teeth have darkened after Zoom Whitening?

I got Zoom whitening about 3 weeks ago. For the first 3 days after treatment, my teeth were really white. I stuck to my dentist’s instructions on what to/what not to eat, drink etc. My teeth are not as white as they first were.  Will this happen again after the next whitening process? – LyneRead… Continue reading Should my teeth have darkened after Zoom Whitening?

Do you still feel pain with sleep dentistry?

Do you still feel pain with sleep dentistry? I am very sensitive to pain and nervous about the dental work that I might need. – Val Val – Sedation dentistry, often referred to as sleep dentistry, relaxes aRead More

Is it okay to pull your own adult tooth?

I’ve been in pain for 4 days now. My gum is inflamed and the pain is making it really hard to sleep. I can’t get another appointment at the dentist for 2 weeks. What happens if I pull the tooth myself? – Chad Chad – We understand that you want to get rid of the… Continue reading Is it okay to pull your own adult tooth?

My 3 yr old has a cavity

Our 3 yr old daughter has a cavity on one of her front teeth. How could this happen. We brush and floss her teeth every day.  – Amanda Amanda – It is common for young children to get cavities. Children today have more sugar in their diets, and they tend to snack a lot. It&#821Read… Continue reading My 3 yr old has a cavity

How long does it take to get used to dentures?

How long does it take to get used to dentures? I’ve had mine for a year now and I hate them. I don’t know if they were made wrong or what but the bottom denture keeps falling out. I use adhesive but after 2 or 3 hours it’s back to the same thing. They fall… Continue reading How long does it take to get used to dentures?

I’m a teenager who wants porcelain veneers but will dental bonding work?

I have spaces between my teeth and I want porcelain veneers, but I am only 15 and my dentist doesn’t want to do them yet. Can I get teeth bonding to close the spaces or am I too young for that too? – Thanks Jasmine Jasmine – Your gums are continuing to grow and develop… Continue reading I’m a teenager who wants porcelain veneers but will dental bonding work?