Why is my new tooth crown wobbly? I moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta and switched dentists during Invisalign treatment. I had a toothache, and my new dentist said I needed a new crown on my lower left first molar. She took my impression quickly. The crown does not fit well, and my tooth hurts […]
Why Won’t My Dentist Try to Save My Tooth?
I saw my dentist earlier this month for my top left first molar. Since high school, I’ve had a crown on the tooth but have felt pain on and off since January. The pain was not improving, so I went to the dentist, and he removed the crown and said my tooth was infected. He […]
What kind of cosmetic dentistry works for tetracycline stains?
Hello, I am in college and am so embarrassed by the way my smile looks. I have tried tooth whitening and over-the-counter products, and I am beginning to lose hope. The problem is that I have tetracycline stains and I am beginning to think that not every dentist is equipped for the challenge. The last […]
The color on my dental implant is all wrong!
I’m starting to wonder if my implant dentist knew what he was doing when he put the color on the crown attached to it. I had concerns from the beginning and he encouraged me to give it some time and see if I got used to it. Well, it wasn’t at all what I was […]
My gums hurt after getting porcelain veneers.
Recently, I got two porcelain veneers placed on my front teeth. Ever since then, I have been having inflammation issues on the teeth with the veneers, as well as the neighboring tooth. When I called in I was able to get in right away with the dental assistant at the cosmetic dentist. She was surprised […]
Why are my porcelain veneers turning gray?
I am really frustrated that my porcelain veneers are turning gray. I have only had them for about six months and at first they were white and I loved how they looked. One of them seems to be darker than the others. The underlying tooth was already darker than the others, so I’m wondering if […]
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 […]