I need some help. I asked my dentist to recommend a cosmetic dentist. He said there aren’t actually cosmetic dentists, that all dentists are cosmetic dentists. That surprised me, but I took him at his word. Now I’m wondering if that was a mistake. I wanted a smile makeover. We discusRead More
Tag: porcelain veneers
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
Did Miley Cyrus Get Lumineers or Porcelain Veneers?
I love Miley Cyrus’ smile. I want to get one like it. It looks like she had work done to get it. I can’t tell if she got Lumineers or porcelain veneers. Can you tell as a dentist? Meagan Dear Meagan,
Why Are My Lumineers Bulky?
I was so excited about getting Lumineers, especially because they’re ultra-thin which my dentist said will look more natural. But, that’s not how they turned out. Instead, they look really bulky and chalky. I would say, though they’re whiter than my old teeth were that anyone coRead More
Can Excessive Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel
My wife is beautiful inside and out. I love everything about her. Two years ago, she decided to get her teeth whitened. She went to the dentist and they did this gel and light thing. They also gave her a take-home kit, which she did right away. Every six months she gets new gel from… Continue reading Can Excessive Teeth Whitening Damage Enamel
“Affordable” Implant Dentist Is Extorting Me
I’ve needed two dental implants since my early teen years when an accident caused me to lose my two front teeth. My dentist provided me with a flipper and told me when I became an adult and my jaw stopped developing, I’d want to get dental implants. I’m a young adult now. I don&Read More
Looking for a Lumineers expert
Hi, I’m interested in locating a Lumineers expert. Preferably a dentist that is well-known, trusted, and Lumineers certified. The thousands of dollars that will be spent to makeover my smile better be well worth it. I would hate to be unhappy with the result. – Leah fromRead More
Will over-the-counter bleaching ruin my porcelain veneers?
Hello, I was wondering if I can bleach my porcelain veneers using over-the-counter bleaching products like Crest Whitestrips or other brands? Will this ruin them? Now that I have veneers, my other teeth look yellowish to me. I want to bleach my natural teeth since they stand out now, but IRead More
What do I do about my one dark tooth?
When I was a kid I fell down and chipped my tooth and as I’ve gotten older the tooth has become darker. There is one filling in the tooth that I have had for quite awhile. I don’t like the way this tooth looks and really want it to be fixed. My dentist told me… Continue reading What do I do about my one dark tooth?