New Orleans cosmetic dentist

March 25, 2016
Can I fix my tooth gap with orthodontic bands?
I’m trying to find an affordable and fairly quick way to fix the gap between my front teeth. Braces will take too long and I’m not in at a point in my life where I want make the time commitment. Another option my dentist recommended was porcelain veneers, but they cost an outrageous amount of…
March 11, 2016
Why does my lip stick to my Lumineers?
I’m so in love with my new Lumineers smile! It looks better than I ever imagined, but there’s one little problem I am noticing since I got them: when I talk, my upper lip tends to dry out and stick to my front teeth. It’s kind of annoying, but I don’t know what to do…
February 13, 2016
Does the blue light in Zoom whitening do anything?
I recently had Zoom Whitening done and my dental office made a big deal about preparing me for the blue light. I’m thrilled with the results and my teeth have never been brighter, but I was talking with my boyfriend after the procedure and he laughed it off. He said that the blue light is…
February 5, 2016
Are veneers the only option to replace my bonding?
When I was younger, I took tetracycline and it stained my teeth. Back then, they did bonding to cover the stains and for the most part it has held up pretty well. It’s just been in the last few years that they have started to look bad again and I’ve been considering what to do…
January 27, 2016
How can I remove stains from my porcelain veneers?
My porcelain veneers aren’t as white as they used to be. I drink a lot of dark soda and coffee and I think it stained them. What can I do to make them white again? — Vanessa Dear Vanessa, Porcelain veneers have a glaze that should make them resistant to staining. The only reason they…
January 4, 2016
Is my bad breath caused by generic brand of Lumineers?
I recently made some big changes in my life in regards to my health and wellness. Now that I am in a good place, one of the last things I would like to do is transform my smile. Since I hadn’t really taken care of my teeth for a long time, I had some periodontal…
November 26, 2015
Will dentist fix my cracked veneer?
I grind my teeth at night, but I was happy to find out that I could still be a candidate for porcelain veneers. I just got them done a couple months ago and I have been wearing a night guard. Last night, I was so exhausted that I feel asleep and didn’t get the night…
November 19, 2015
Is my 16-year-old daughter a candidate for implants?
We have a unique situation with my daughter. Although she is old enough that she should have all of her adult teeth, a couple didn’t come in and she still has the baby teeth. Our dentist doesn’t seem to be worried about it and says that her baby teeth could last the rest of her…
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…