Can You Help Me Convince My Dentist?
I got a small composite filling. It looks OK, but everytime I bite down to chew there is a sharp pain. I talked to my dentist about it, he messed with my tooth, but it didn’t do anything to help. Now he wants to do a root canal and crown. I did some research (out of desperation), because I don’t want to loose any more natural tooth structure. I read […]
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Can any dentist do porcelain veneers?
I was thinking of getting porcelain veneers in order to have a better smile. Can any dentist do that or does it have to be a specialist in cosmetic dentistry? Lizzie J. – Georgia Lizzie, There isn’t such a thing as a specialist in cosmetic dentistry. All cosmetic dentists are just general dentists who also do cosmetic work…some better than others. If you’re going to have cosmetic work done, you […]
Read MoreHaving problems with my dentist
I’m getting porcelain veneers. I have in mind what I want, but my dentist thinks I should do it differently. I’m not asking for anything outlandish, I just know what type of smile I want. He’s thinks it won’t work for my “age”. Outside of finding that pretty insulting, I’m paying a buttload of money for this makeover, shouldn’t it be what I wanted? Sara S. – Louisiana Sara, You’re […]
Read MoreDoes cost matter in porcelain veneers?
I have been thinking about getting porcelain veneers. I’ve called around to the dentists in my area. They’re all close to the same price, excpet one, who is several thousands dollars less expensive. Is it a different brand he uses that makes them less expensive? Bethany H. – South Carolina Bethany, I am going to warn you off of this. While it is possible, though only slightly, that he’s found […]
Read MoreBeware of deals in dental implants
I often have people call our office looking for the cheapest dental implants. That is a very dangerous way to approach this highly complicated procedure. In fact, I firmly believe that you are more likely to end up spending more money than saving money. Dentists who offer dental implants at a price that seems too good to be true, are more than likely doing it by purchasing sub-par material. These […]
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