Can you help me? I’m at my wit’s end with these porcelain veneers. My dentist suggested I get some porcelain veneers to fix some of the defects in my smile. Plus, I grind my teeth so she thought that would protect them. I don’t know what goes on at these appointments because sheRead More
Tag: dental crowns
Treating a Cavity on a Tooth with a Porcelain Veneer
I have four porcelain veneers on my teeth. One of them now has a cavity. My dentist wants to remove the porcelain veneer and replace it with a dental crown, which will also take care of the decay. Is this the standard procedure for dealing with a cavity on a tooth with a porcelain veneer?… Continue reading Treating a Cavity on a Tooth with a Porcelain Veneer
Holistic Dentist Disaster
There is only one holistic dentist in my city. I was excited to find one, but now I am having some regrets. My goals were to get some amalgam fillings replaced with white fillings, as well as replace a metal based crown with an all-porcelain one. I started with the crown because it was aging.… Continue reading Holistic Dentist Disaster
Don’t Be Fooled by 360 Porcelain Veneers
I need some help. I asked my dentist for some e.max veneers and he said I would be better off with 360 wrap veneers. Before I agreed, I asked how much tooth structure would need to be removed for those. They assured me hardly any. So, I went for it. I wish I had not.… Continue reading Don’t Be Fooled by 360 Porcelain Veneers
Gum is Swollen after CEREC Crown
I have about ten dental crowns. I’ve never had a problem with one of them before, but one got old and needed to be replaced. I didn’t have the money at the time and put it off. Eventually, it fell off. I had to get it replaced. My dentist suggested I get a CEREC crown.… Continue reading Gum is Swollen after CEREC Crown
Whitening Before Getting a Crown
I’m getting a dental crown on a visible tooth and want to whiten my teeth before settling on the crown’s color. I’m having trouble getting information on a few things. As a result, I have a few questions. First, I need to know how many days to whiten? Then, how long each day? FiRead More
Acid Reflux and Teeth
I have pretty severe acid reflux. My dentist is telling me that it is destroying my back teeth and I need to get them crowned. I am not good with the dentist under the best of circumstances. Is this really necessary? Kirk Dear Kirk,
Gum Disease and Dental Implants
If I’m losing my teeth because of gum disease, can I replace them with dental implants? Brent W. Dear Brent,
Can Sedation Dentistry Really Do All My Work at Once?
I’m a little embarrassed that I even have to ask this. I have avoided the dentist for a couple of reasons. One is economic. It’s just so expensive and dental insurance doesn’t seem to cover much. The other, if I’m honest, is you guys terrify me. I half expect you to walk iRead More
Dentist Overtreating Chipped Tooth
I chipped my tooth when a can fell out of my pantry and hit me in the mouth. I went to see my dentist about it. He said the tooth and pulp are still healthy. I told him I wasn’t too keen about the chip and he said he could put two crowns on my… Continue reading Dentist Overtreating Chipped Tooth