When I made the investment in porcelain veneers on my front teeth, I committed to diligent brushing and flossing to keep them looking great. But, right after I got veneers, my gums became extremely irritated. This was not normal because I have never had issues with my gums bleeding. They bleed almost every time I […]
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 […]
Fixing a scratch on porcelain veneers.
I have been pretty happy with my new porcelain veneers. However, last week I noticed a small scratch on one of the front ones. When I went back into my cosmetic dentist, he acted like it was no big deal. He said he wanted to buff it out. He used a thin polishing tool with […]
Help, my porcelain veneer is turning dark near the gum.
A couple years ago, I had a small chip on one of my front teeth, which was repaired with a porcelain veneer. I loved the way it looked at first. It blended in perfect and no one could tell I had any work done. However, a dark line is starting to visible right at the […]
Will porcelain veneers give me the whitest results?
Are porcelain veneers the way to go if I want a dazzling, white smile? I look at Hollywood stars and really want have a showstopper smile. I want people to take notice when I come in a room. Will teeth whitening or porcelain veneers give the best results? -Raven in North Carolina Raven, Yes, porcelain […]
Am I a porcelain veneers candidate?
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 […]
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 […]
Please tell me I don’t need to have my dental implants removed!
The tooth decay I had on on back molars was so bad that I had to get dental implants done last year. When I was in for a normal check-up, he said that there are some spacing issues and that likely was part of the problem. Then, he continued to tell me that it should […]