cosmetic dentistry horror stories

• May 15, 2021

  Smile Makeover Disaster

  I need some serious advice. I went to my dentist with the intent of having my cleaning done and then getting a recommendation for an orthodontist. My four upper front teeth are crooked. He said he could make them straight with cosmetic dentistry and I would not have to worry about the inconvenience of braces.…

• October 30, 2019

  smile makeover disaster

  I’m very frustrated and disappointed. I spent a lot of money getting eight porcelain veneers. The first set came back bulky and too yellow so I asked him to send them back. When the next pair came back he said he wanted to bond them on so I could see them in my mouth and…

• August 9, 2019

  Protecting Lumineers

  I’m considering getting a smile makeover with Lumineers. Can you tell me how hard they are to take care of? Marilyn Dear Marilyn, It’s great that you’re getting a smile makeover. However, I want to caution you against choosing the brand. Instead, you should carefully choose the dentist and let them choose the brand. While…

• June 27, 2019

  another dental tourism disaster story

  If you want a beautiful smile, don’t leave the country. It is sad to hear heartbreaking stories from patients who traveled out of the country in order to get what they thought was an affordable smile makeover only to have their teeth and even their bite destroyed with absolutely zero recourse. One such story was…