2020 | Naperville Cosmetic Dentistry

TMJ to Root Canal. Can’t Find a Dentist Who Cares

I am so depressed and really need some help and advice. My mouth is a mess. When I was little, my parents couldn’t afford the dentist. I did have several cavities and one of them turned into a dental emergency. The dentist they took me to did the root canal treatment but never the crown because they couldn’t pay for it up front. That tooth now looks horrible. Then, as […]

Two Problem Teeth: One Deformed & One Missing

I have a congenitally missing lateral incisor and a tooth right next to where it should be that is deformed. I’ve finally been able to afford braces to open up the space where the missing tooth should go. I have a dental flipper there for now while I decide on a permanent replacement. I’m hoping to fix both problem teeth at once. Do you have some recommendations for me? Mandy […]

Hate the Look of Smile Makeover

My wife has always hated her smile. It’s obviously never bothered me as I married her, but I wanted her to feel as happy about her smile as I am. Recently, I came into some money and wanted to surprise her. On her anniversary we went to a dentist who said he was a cosmetic dentistry specialist and provided her with six porcelain veneers. The problem is we don’t like […]

Tanda Pearl Ionic Teeth Whitening System

I currently have professional teeth whitening trays. My dentist wants me to wear them for a couple of hours a day. This is aggravating my TMJ. I recently read about the Tanda Pearl Ionic Teeth Whitening System. Apparently, you only have to use it for 5 minutes a day. This seems like it would be easier on my jaw. I can’t find out much information on it, though. I wondered […]

I Need a Soft Denture

I am fairly new to dentures and I’m just going to say bluntly, I’d rather gum everything than continue with this. I am gagging on the dental plate constantly. It’s actually made me vomit. Please tell me there is a soft denture. Otherwise, I don’t know what I’m going to do. Laurie Dear Laurie, There is such a thing as a soft liner, but that is likely not what you’re […]

Lumineers Over Lumineers

I have Lumineers that are old and dingy. They weren’t as white as I wanted when I first had them placed either. My dentist understood I wanted very white teeth but said that wasn’t an available option then. They only had “natural” looking Lumineers back then. I’m wondering, now that you can get much whiter ones if I can put another set over my old ones to get that nice, […]

Can I Lie About an Allergy?

My dentist insists that my silver fillings are fine and that all the fuss over them is overblown. I want to switch them out for the white ones. He’s so resistant that I’m frustrated. What if I just told him I’ve developed an allergy to the materials? Would he be able to tell I’m lying? Miranda Dear Miranda, I’m not going to recommend this idea for three reasons. First, it’s […]

Can My Teeth Match My White Spots?

My two front teeth have had white spots on the bottom half of them my entire life. I like that whiteness but want to make the rest of my teeth match. I know if I just get teeth whitening, that it will whiten everything, even the white parts. Is it possible to whiten everything EXCEPT my two front teeth? Casey Dear Casey, Yes, it is possible to whiten all your […]

Who Should Extract My Teeth for Dentures?

I have absolutely horrible teeth. Most are broken. Some are missing. Now, I have another cavity that seems to be getting infected. When this quarantine is over I’m going to be finished with them. I want to have them all extracted and get dentures. Do I go to a dentist for that or an oral surgeon? Ben Dear Ben, Before I address your question, I want to make sure you […]

Will My Gum Drop Down with My Dental Implant?

I had a dental implant placed on a tooth which is visible when I smile. The gum for that tooth is higher than the rest of my gums. To me, that looks weird. My dentist suggested I get a temporary crown to see if the gum will drop down on its own. We did that, but I don’t like how the temporary crown looks. Should I get a cosmetic dentist […]