I am interested in porcelain veneers to improve my smile. My teeth are tiny and I think porcelain veneers would give me the smile I’ve always wanted. But, my dentist doesn’t agree. He said that I would not be a good porcelain veneers candidate because I grind my teeth. This is heartbreaking news. Do you […]
Help! My porcelain veneer is way too long.
I recently had a porcelain veneer done on a front tooth and it looks hideous. Well, let me back up and explain the whole story. Five years ago, I chipped my front tooth in a biking accident. The dentist did some minor tooth bonding and it looked fine. I felt like it blended in pretty […]
Need an affordable cosmetic dentist to fix my teeth.
I recently visited with another cosmetic dentist to see about fixing my ugly tetracycline stains. My teeth are so embarrassing. But, I’ve seen several cosmetic dentists and they all recommend porcelain veneers. I will need to save for years in order to be able to afford porcelain veneers. Are there any affordable cosmetic dentists around? […]
Looking for a mouthwash for porcelain veneers.
I absolutely love my new porcelain veneers. The compliments keep coming. They tell me I look younger, happier and more confident. Honestly, my new smile has made me look and feel so much better about myself. The porcelain veneers were a pretty large investment. So, I want to keep them looking fabulous as long as […]
Was my teeth whitening deal too good to be true?
I jumped on an online free teeth whitening deal. It was this whitening pen and all I had to do was pay for shipping to my house. It sounded legit and I figured if I liked it I would continue ordering it. The instructions were straightforward and I followed them step by step. I’m feeling […]
My dental bonding is ruined! Now what…
My dental bonding has been ruined by an at-home teeth whitening kit. In hindsight, I shouldn’t have taken advantage of the free teeth whitening kit. But, it was too tempting not to try it. I had no idea my dental bonding would look so terrible. I followed the directions on the box and thought I […]
I am getting nowhere with my cosmetic dentist.
I am planning to get nine crowns redone by a local cosmetic dentist. They initial work was done by a great cosmetic dentist. My teeth were ultra white and I loved my smile. This new dentist doesn’t seem to get it. He doesn’t listen. The yellow temporaries make me look hideous. The color and shape […]
My porcelain veneers horror story.
My long-time family dentist recommended porcelain veneers to improve my smile. The opportunity came along for me to be the keynote speaker at a major industry event. I felt self-conscious at my last regular dental appointment, and my dentist told me porcelain veneers would be perfect. I went ahead and let him do the smile […]
Does teeth whitening work on fake teeth?
I have had genetically missing lateral incisors. So, I have had two fake teeth adhered to a retainer for years. I am working on saving up for dental implants this next year. My smile is pretty discolored and yellow. So, I am interested in whitening my teeth. But, I wasn’t sure if fake teeth whiten? […]
Can you give some tips on selecting a cosmetic dentist?
I’ve started the search for a cosmetic dentist and I’m feeling overwhelmed. I started by checking out a local cosmetic dentist near me in Barrington, IL. But, he suggested x-rays. So, I did them. But, I’m not sold on his practice. So, do I need to get x-rays done as I see each potential cosmetic […]