I have some white spots on my teeth. My dentist gave me a choice between two treatments and I’m not sure which to do. He says it is up to me. The first is tooth mousse. The second is teeth whitening. Is one a better option than the other? Calvin Hi Calvin,
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How Can I Treat Enamel Hypoplasia?
I have enamel hypoplasia and it makes it embarrassing for me to smile. I’ve been told there are some cosmetic treatments for this through a dentist. What are some ways I can fix this? Thank you in advance. I hope I can smile again soon. Andrea Dear Andrea, I am glRead More
What Will Fix Peg Laterals?
I have two peg laterals next to my front teeth. Because of them, I absolutely hate my smile. I asked my dentist about making them look normal but he said they’re healthy so I shouldn’t mess with them and to leave well enough alone. While I understand that, I really would like to find Read… Continue reading What Will Fix Peg Laterals?
Dental Bonding Hurts
I had dental bonding done several weeks ago. Though there was a filling, most of it was cosmetic. My dentist thought it would be best to do it all at once. Ever since the procedure my teeth have been overly sensitive. It also hurts on one side every time I bite. I did call the… Continue reading Dental Bonding Hurts
Choosing a Cosmetic Dentist on Yelp
I am going to get a smile makeover. I’m deciding between two dentists and two procedures and wondered if you can help me narrow things down. For my smile makeover, I’m either getting porcelain veneers or dental bonding. I’ve been looking on Yelp for the dentist and two of them nRead More
Dental Bonding Color Doesn’t Match
I had chipped a tooth due to a foolish fall. No one my age should be skateboarding down a hill. (Side note there). My dentist wanted to put a crown on the tooth, but I could not see justifying that when the tooth itself was healthy and the chip was not that big. I told… Continue reading Dental Bonding Color Doesn’t Match
Will Insurance Cover Splotchy Teeth?
My 13 year old just got her braces off and two of the teeth have splotches on them which make them two different colors. Is there a treatment for this and will dental insurance cover it? Mary Dear Mary, When teeth are splotchy after braces, it usually means those are decalcifRead More
Dental Bonding Repair Disaster
I had dental bonding done several years ago by a different dentist. I have since moved. The bonding was to repair a chipped tooth and is now starting to show its age. It is one color and my teeth another. I just needed it redone to match my teeth, but my new dentist made things… Continue reading Dental Bonding Repair Disaster
Dental Bonding Horror Story
I have some fluorosis stains and my dentist suggested we use dental bonding to fix them. I agreed to it under the understanding that they would last for five years. When they first were placed, I noticed the color was uneven because the stains were showing in some spots. I was about to go back… Continue reading Dental Bonding Horror Story
Dental Bonding Turning Yellow after Only 5 Days
I had dental bonding done on my front two teeth. It’s only been five days and they’ve already turned noticeably yellow. The only thing I even can think of that could have damaged them was brushing with baking soda. I heard that is good for teeth, but maybe it is not for dental bondingRead More