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A Smile Makeover Done by Dr. Newkirk with Porcelain Veneers

Are Porcelain Veneers and Press-on Veneers Comparable?

I have stained teeth and the two front teeth have a small gap. I’ve been thinking about porcelain veneers, but I’m still paying off student loans so I’m not sure if more debt is what I need. However, at this point in the game, I worry that the condition of my teeth keeps me from advancing at work. It may just be my sensitivity about my teeth, but I feel […]

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A single porcelain veneer being placed on a tooth

Can’t porcelain veneers help slightly crooked teeth?

I have front teeth that are slightly crooked and pretty discolored ( mostly from a pretty serious coffee habit).  I was hoping to get porcelain veneers, but my dentist doesn’t think it’s a good idea.  He said I would be better off straightening my teeth and then whitening them.  However, I have some composite fillings on the front of my teeth. I’m pretty sure they would not actually whiten. That […]

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Can’t get Snap-on Smile, will Lumineers work?

I was going to get Snap-on Smile. We had everything ready to go and then I found out I wasn’t a good candidate. So, now I’m back to square one. My dentist has been learning to do Lumineers. Will this work for me? I don’t really want braces. i’d feel stupid at my age. I guess I should tell you whats wrong with my smile. I’ve got a large gap […]

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Dental flipper for crooked teeth

Could i use a dental flipper to make my teeth look straight? I don’t want to get braces. Bennie L.- Idaho Bennie, A dental flipper is used as a temporary tooth replacement and will not make your teeth look any straighter. You have other options to make your teeth look straight though. Invisalign- You could actually straighten your teeth without traditional braces. Invisalign straightens your teeth without any one knowing […]

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