Cosmetic Dentist

March 27, 2015
Should I still be in pain two weeks after cosmetic procedure?
A month or so ago, I went to Mexico to have a cosmetic dental procedure done and now I’m afraid I made a big mistake. I had several lower crowns done and also veneers on my front upper teeth. I am in so much pain and it’s been a couple of weeks since I had…
October 30, 2013
Porcelain veneer doesn’t match my teeth
I am wearing a temporary veneer while I wait for the permanent one. When I went for the session to get the veneer to match my own teeth, my dentist pulled out a lot of different shades and held them against my teeth but none of them were a real match. She said that she…
September 30, 2013
Can a cosmetic dentist change the length of my teeth?
My teeth look too small. I’ve been self-conscious about it for years. I have put off doing anything about it because of concerns about the cost, but I really want them to look adult sized. Is there anything a cosmetic dentist can do to make them look longer? – Rebekkah S. Rebekkah – One option…
January 15, 2013
Quality porcelain veneers that don't fall off
We receive many inquiries to our website from people who are not our patients, but whose porcelain veneers fall off—some whose veneers keep falling off, even though they have been re-bonded. Porcelain veneers should last 15 to 20 years or longer, depending on how well you take care of them. But the duration of the…
December 26, 2012
Receiving dental care without dental insurance
Millions of Americans avoid going to the dentist because they don’t have dental insurance. Did you know that many dentists provide options that allow you to maintain good oral health, even if you don’t have dental insurance? Some dentists have in-office monthly payment plans. Others accept payment through major credit cards. CareCredit® is a popular…
November 12, 2012
How can I correctly whiten my teeth before receiving porcelain crowns?
Hi, I am getting 4 new crowns in January. I have used Opalescence for whitening my teeth. I want to get my teeth to right as far as whitening is concerned before I get the crowns. Will you please tell me how many weeks I should do the touch up and how long I should…
October 11, 2012
Will two new porcelain veneers that I need match the old ones?
I’ve had porcelain veneers for about 3 yrs now. I wasn’t really happy with the dentist that placed them and 2 of the porcelain veneers were not placed right so they are stained and it looks like their separating from my teeth. In other words for those 2 teeth you can really tell there are…
September 14, 2012
Can a broken partial denture be fixed?
The metal bar on my partial denture broke. The partial is for 2 upper left and 2 upper right teeth. The teeth are now kind of hanging lower than they should but I don’t want to remove the partial all together because then I would have 4 missing teeth. Can I get it fixed? Tom…
August 31, 2012
Can abrasive toothpaste damage my porcelain veneers?
I hope that I haven’t ruined my new porcelain veneers or at least that I haven’t affected how long they will last. I have been brushing them with a toothpaste that is abrasive. Will the glaze come off? thanks jessica from georgia Jessica – The porcelain surface of your porcelain veneers will not be scratched…
August 5, 2012
A porcelain crown for a badly broken tooth
Last year I had a root canal done. My dentist told me that I needed a crown to protect the tooth but I didn’t do it. I couldn’t afford it. I have a few other things that I need to take care of before I consider getting a crown. This past Thursday my tooth broke…