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 […]
Read MoreDental 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 […]
Read MoreTiny chip on front tooth
I was at a party and someone bumped into me while I was drinking. It chipped my my tooth very minimally. Nothing is wrong with my teeth other than this. Truthfully, I’m the only one who can see it, but I know it is there so it bothers me. How would you recommend I fix this? I hear porcelain veneers are good. Marcus G.- Little Rock, AR Marcus, Porcelain veneers […]
Read MoreGetting rid of brown spots
I’ve had brown spots on my teeth since I was a child. They really embarrass me. My dentist has been trying all kinds of whitening, but it only makes the area around the brown spots whiter making the spots MORE noticeable. She is thinking of trying to grind off the brown spots, but we’re both hesitant because we don’t know how much she’d have to grind. Do you have recommendations? […]
Read MoreMaking teeth attractive with cavities
I have some cavities on the front of my teeth. I want to find a way to make my smile look attractive again. Do you have any recommendations? Jeremy from New Mexico Jeremy, If the cavities are minor, you can have dental bonding placed to improve the appearance of your teeth. However, if the cavities are more extensive, then you’ll need a bit more. Both porcelain veneers and porcelain crowns […]
Read MoreLumineers for cavities
I have a lot of cavities and I’m embarrassed by my smile. Will Lumineers fix the cavities on top of the look of my teeth? Becky W. from Arkansas Becky, Lumineers are a specific brand of porcelain veneers. Regardless of the brand of porcelain veneers you choose, they are intended solely for cosmetic use and, therefore, will not repair your cavities. Depending on the size of your cavities, it is […]
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