best New Orleans cosmetic dentist

March 12, 2014
What can be done for tetracycline stains?
Hello, I am in need of a solution for covering the dark tetracycline stains on my teeth. A friend of mine had veneers put on several years ago for the same reason, but hers look bulky and fake. The dentist said that opaque veneers were best for covering dark stains. How can I cover my…
February 3, 2014
Is it possible to refurbish my 20-year-old porcelain veneers?
I’ve had porcelain veneers for 20 years and they have lasted just about the length of time my dentist said they would. I got them because my teeth were stained by tetracycline and at the time, whitening treatments were not readily available like they are today. I would have liked to have gone that route,…
January 29, 2014
How can I avoid my sister's porcelain veneer nightmare?
My sister and I are grown adults with families, careers and homes of our own and yet, it always seems like we are competing against one another in everything – even our smiles. I have some spaces between my teeth and a few chips here and there that have made me self-conscious over the years…
January 13, 2014
Can I get Lumineers off if I don’t like them?
I want Lumineers for 2 of my teeth that are really shaped so bad that they don’t look like teeth. If I get Lumineers and don’t like them can I get them taken off? – Jill Jill – Before you make a final decision about Lumineers , find a skilled cosmetic dentist to examine your…
December 26, 2013
Can I get Lumineers over my caps?
I have old caps on my teeth. They are totally worn down. I like the look of Lumineers over caps. Can I get Lumineers put over the caps? Hanah Hanah, Lumineers , or porcelain veneers, cannot be placed over crowns, or caps. Lumineers are bonded to your natural teeth. When you receive a dental crown,…
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…
August 29, 2013
Lumineers to get my Hollywood smile?
I am looking at some celebrity photos and their teeth look the perfect size and very white. Did some of them have to get lumineers to get a smile like that or could teeth whitening do it? I want the same kind of Hollywood smile. – Ariel Ariel – Lumineers , a brand of porcelain…
July 18, 2013
Is it important to finish the root canal treatment?
My dentist started a root canal on one of my teeth but she couldn’t finish it because the root was longer than expected. When she used longer files, I had a lot of pain. So she stopped. The office called my insurance company and got approval for me to see an endodontist. Is it really…