I’m trying to figure out what to do to improve my smile. I have one crown and three porcelain veneers on my front teeth, and I’ve had them for decades. Now, I’ve noticed that the gum tissue seems to be receding around the crown and one of the veneers is chipped. So, it’s time to […]
My daughter’s cosmetic dentistry horror story.
My poor daughter is living her very own cosmetic dentistry horror story! When she was much younger, she fell and broke her two front teeth. One of the front teeth required a root canal treatment and then the two teeth ended up getting crowns. That was close to 10 years ago now and the color […]
How do I find the best dentist to fix my smile?
I have been fed up with my smile for years and am trying to figure out how to find the best dentist. The biggest problem I have is that my front teeth are oddly shaped. They are also shorter than the others and turned slightly. When I considered getting something done about them before, I […]
Can I convince my dentist to do Lumineers?
I went to see a cosmetic dentist and asked him to do Lumineers. I was impressed with all the before and afters I have seen online. But, he doesn’t recommend them. How do I get him to do Lumineers for me? – Jessica in Oregon Jessica, Lumineers are a heavily marketing brand of porcelain veneers. […]
Should I be looking for a cosmetic dentist to fix my crowns?
I’m unsure which type of dentist I should be looking for – a cosmetic dentist or a prosthodontist. I have crowns on all my teeth and need more work done. In hindsight, I may not have needed to get crowns on all my teeth. But, I traveled to Mexico to get the work done and […]
This cosmetic dentist messed up.
My regular dentist was getting close to retirement and recommended I see a cosmetic dentist to repair a small chip in one of my front teeth. He recommended direct dental bonding and then said porcelain veneers would round out my smile. Then, in the consultation, he changed his mind and said I needed crowns since […]
How to Repair Relationship with the Best Cosmetic Dentist?
My group of friends turned me onto the best cosmetic dentist in the area. The guy is amazing and even has a few celebrity clients. We’re all at that age where our kids are out of the house and so we’re focusing more on the things we’ve always wanted to do. The group of us […]
Did my cosmetic dentist mess up on my crown?
I went to see a cosmetic dentist because my regular dentist told me that he doesn’t do CEREC crowns. When I had heard that the cavity I had was too big to for a regular filling, I started researching them. It sounded like CEREC crowns would be done in one appointment. And I found all […]
My cosmetic dentist messed up.
My cosmetic dentist used flowable resin composite material for a filling I had done recently. I have had composite fillings done in the past with no problem. But, this one is bothering me. It’s hard to explain. There is a sharp pain that persists when I chew certain crunch foods. It only lasted for a […]
Looking for a cosmetic dentist that does composite veneers.
I am on the hunt for a cosmetic dentist to do composite veneers on two of my teeth. In the research I’ve done online it sounds like composite veneers are much more affordable than traditional porcelain veneers. However, I’m having problems finding a cosmetic dentist that offers them. Do you know how I can find […]