I decided to go see a cosmetic dentist to fix my front two teeth. They have drove me crazy for years because they overlapped each other. The dentist did a consult and recommended dental bonding to improve their appearance. First, he ground one of them down. They sit back farther in my mouth than they […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m crying inside about how much I spend on ugly Lumineers.
I just spent over $13,000 on Lumineers and I hate them. After meeting with the cosmetic dentist, I explained that I wanted them to be dazzling white. He put a stain on them to help them blend in and make them look more natural. But, I am mortified at how they turned out. They weren’t […]
What do you think about porcelain veneers on Groupon?
I have been considering porcelain veneers for years. I’d like to have them placed on my four front teeth. I have been into see a couple cosmetic dentists for a consultation. But, I never moved forward. The main reason I haven’t moved forward is because they are so expensive. So, when I saw a local […]
Why are my porcelain veneers so stained?
I loved my porcelain veneers from the second I saw them. I felt beautiful, confident and it changed my whole demeanor. But, after only two years, I’m not loving them so much anymore. After the first year, I started noticing some light staining on them. I couldn’t figure out if it was something I was […]
Help! My porcelain veneers are way too white.
I am very disappointed in how my porcelain veneers turned out. I had nine total veneers done about a month ago. I told the cosmetic dentist from the point he showed them to me, that the color looked way too white. So, the dentist sent them back to the laboratory. I wanted the veneers to […]
Does it sound right that I’m being told that I need all my crowns redone?
I have had crowns on all my front teeth for over a decade. When I stop and think about it, the cosmetic dentist that placed them probably did it closer to 15 years ago now. I think they’ve managed to hold up well over the years. But I noticed that one of them feels like […]