My daughter recently had her braces off. When they came off she had white spots on her teeth. We talked to our dentist about it and she suggested Zoom Whitening. We went ahead and did that, but it didn’t help with the white spots. Should we have done something else or did the Zoom WhiteninRead… Continue reading Zoom Whitening for White Spots?
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Dental Crown for a Chipped Tooth?
I fell and chipped my front tooth. I went in to get it fixed but my dentist wants to do a dental crown. I left because I didn’t want to grind off most of so much of my tooth. If it’s my only option, which is what my dentist implied, then I guess I’ll do… Continue reading Dental Crown for a Chipped Tooth?
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,
Pain After White Filling
I needed a filling. My dentist wanted to do an amalgam filling because he said they are better on back teeth. I didn’t want that, but wanted a white filling which doesn’t have mercury. He kept insisting the other would be better. I told him I’d go elsewhere to get the white fillRead More
Are CT Scans Necessary for Dental Implants?
I’ve had lots of x-rays and now my dentist wants to do some CT scans as well. Is this truly necessary for dental implants? I’m concerned it’s unnecessary and it does cost a pretty penny. Jared Dear Jared,
Can I Whiten Silver Fillings?
I have a mouth full of silver fillings. Because I have a super wide smile and tend to open my mouth when I do, everyone can see them. I don’t want to force myself to change how I smile because I like just being who I am, but admittedly, it is embarrassing these days. As… Continue reading Can I Whiten Silver Fillings?
Is it normal to have pain or sensitivity after teeth whitening?
Is it normal to have pain or sensitivity after teeth whitening/bleaching? Before we answer the question, it helps to understand how the whitening process works. How Teeth Whitening Works When
Dental Implants Keep Breaking
I need some advice. I had a dental implant placed. Within a week the whole thing just snapped off. The dentist said I’d have to have bone grafting done to have a new implant placed. I did. Then, when that was done, it was time to do the implant again. This time it lasted a… Continue reading Dental Implants Keep Breaking
Can Lumineers Help My White Spots?
I had braces and they cost my mother a fortune. When the braces were done I had these weird white spots on my teeth. Some kids at school have been pointing it out to me, as if I don’t have a mirror at home and don’t feel weird enough already. I’m wondering if Lumineers can… Continue reading Can Lumineers Help My White Spots?
Dental Implant Isn’t Whitening with My Teeth
I went to a new dentist to get teeth whitening done. My dentist doesn’t do any cosmetic work, so I switched to one who does. My teeth are getting whiter but my implant isn’t. Does that just take longer? Laurie Dear Laurie,