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Photo of teeth whitening trays in a blue case; for information on dark stains in teeth from Naperville cosmetic dentist Dr. David Newkirk.

Can Whitening Trays Sub for Retainers?

I lost my retainer. I don’t get paid for another week and a half. There’s no money in my account. There’s no way I can get a new retainer until I’m paid. Even then I won’t have all the money. Can I use my teeth whitening trays instead? Serena P. – Ohio Serena, Unfortunately, teeth whitening trays won’t work. They’re designed to be soft and flexible, not hard like retainers. […]

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Can My Dentures Look Like My Old Smile?

I’ve had dentures for about a year. They’re not the greatest thing, but they’re not the worst either. At least I have teeth.  I lost my teeth after a severe beating. I was ashamed to smile for a long time. I can smile now.  The only thing is, it’s not really my smile.  Is it possible to get these dentures to look like my old smile before the thing that […]

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Can Dental Implants Replace Teeth that Fell Out?

I’ve lost two teeth. They were lost because I had gum disease that wasn’t cared for quickly enough. I’m hoping I can get dental implants to replace them. Daisy E. – Kentucky Daisy, I understand why you’d want dental implants. They are excellent tooth replacements. Unfortunately, gum disease means that implants are not a good treatment for you at this moment. The priority must be your gum disease. Once that has […]

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What is the Best Dentist for a Bulimic?

If I have bulimia, is there a better dentist for me to go to? Name withheld. Well, this is a little hard to answer without some more specific information. Are you still purging?  Are you a recovered bulimic and need to repair the damage done to your teeth from your previous purging?  I’ll try to answer both generally. First, I will say, likely your best dentist will be a highly […]

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