best New Orleans cosmetic dentist

October 14, 2015
Had Zoom Whitening… will my teeth darken to match crown over time?
I had Zoom Whitening done in preparation for a crown I needed. My dentist told me that if I ever wanted to brighten my smile, now was the time to do it, because the crown’s color couldn’t be change afterwards. The tooth isn’t visible all the time. It’s on my top, but two spaces over…
October 7, 2015
I want to get veneers, but I'm afraid they will cause tooth decay
I’m in need of a smile makeover, but not sure if I should go with porcelain veneers or Lumineers. Should I be concerned about tooth decay with veneers from food getting stuck under them? — Anastasia Anastasia, Regardless of what type of veneer you go with, if your dentist bonds them properly, there will be…
September 28, 2015
Will tooth mousse and whitening get rid of my white lesions?
I’ve had white spot lesions on my teeth for several years. I finally decided I wanted to do something about them so at my last dental appointment, my dentist sent me home with tooth mousse and then told me to come back in a couple of months for some whitening. Will the combination of these…
September 21, 2015
CEREC for porcelain veneers? My dentist seems to think so…
I will be fifty soon and while I look and feel pretty great for my age, my teeth are definitely not holding up as well. I’ve chipped and cracked a couple of them and overall, they just look old and discolored. I’ve read up on porcelain veneers and I’d like to treat myself to an…
August 27, 2015
I'm obsessed with bleaching my teeth!
I hate to admit it, but I am kind of obsessed with bleaching my teeth. I had trays made by my dentist and I use them two to three times a week. In the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed that they are not white – they actually look gray. What’s going on? — Shelby…
June 4, 2015
Single veneer replacement – should I be concerned about color match?
About a month ago, I had veneers put on my front teeth. Because of some exposed dentin, I’ve endured quite a bit of sensitivity (although it’s getting better). When I saw my dentist this week, he said he wants to correct the fit issue and replace the one veneer. Will he be able to match…
May 14, 2015
Can I reshape my teeth after braces?
I am getting my braces off in a month or two. My teeth have straightened significantly, but I can still see that my front top teeth are not as straight as I would like, plus the edges look jagged. I’m thinking about getting them reshaped, but I don’t know if my orthodontist or my regular dentist should…
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…
March 12, 2015
Crowns or porcelain veneers for tetracycline stains?
I had porcelain veneers placed about 18 years ago to cover very severe tetracycline stains on my teeth. Even though the veneers looked gray, it was better than living with almost black teeth. Now my veneers need replaced, but when I consulted with my current dentist he and his lab tech decided on crowns instead. I’m not sure…
February 19, 2015
Sensitive teeth are affecting my health. Will Lumineers help?
My teeth are extremely sensitive, making it difficult to eat and drink certain foods and beverages. It’s starting to affect my health because I am struggling to keep my body nourished. Would getting Lumineers help with the sensitivity and get me back on the road to feeling normal and healthy? — Sara Sara, Lumineers or other brands…