New Orleans cosmetic dentist

July 5, 2013
Loose dental implant
I had 3 dental implants fitted in April and one has come a bit loose. Can this be dangerous or is just like a loose tooth that will fall out later? – Janet Janet – Dental implants should not become lose or fall out. A loose implant is a sign of dental implant failure. Have…
June 25, 2013
Do the teeth gap bands I order online actually work?
Do the teeth gap bands I order online actually work? – Alayah Alayah – Tooth gap bands will move your teeth, but the position to which your teeth will be moved is uncertain. In some cases, after teeth were moves, they were not parallel—one tooth stuck out farther than another. If two teeth are being…
May 29, 2013
My tooth keeps bleeding
What is the best medication to use in treating a constantly bleeding tooth? Every time I brush my teeth, a molar on the lower left bleeds really bad for about an hour. – Tim Tim – If you are experiencing regular bleeding after you brush your teeth, you should see your dentist. If you don’t…
April 30, 2013
My tetracycline stains are showing through my porcelain veneers
I have very dark tetracycline stains on my teeth. My dentist told me that he could cover the stains with porcelain veneers. I trusted him because I have seen this dentist since 2002. Two weeks ago, I got the porcelain veneers. My teeth now look light gray. The stains are still showing through. Last Friday,…
January 25, 2013
How can I tell if I have gum disease?
How can I tell if I have gum disease? My gums are bleeding. Thanks. Thomas Thomas – The best way to tell if you have gum disease is to see your dentist. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to make the determination. Symptoms of gum disease Gums that bleed when you floss or…
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…
December 14, 2012
How can I get rid of facial wrinkles without Botox?
I am 44 years old, but I look more like 52. I know I look older because I asked a few random people at work how old they think I am. All of them gave an age over 50. Part of the reason for looking older are the deep creases in my face. I got…
October 25, 2012
Snap-on smile, veneers, or crowns for recovered bulimic?
I am bulimic but I am in my 7th month of recovery. As you know all of the acid from vomiting has ruined my teeth. Not only are some of my teeth bordering on crumbling they are an awful grayish brown and they are very sensitive to hot and cold food and drink. I talked…
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 27, 2012
Should I get composite filling or porcelain veneers to close my gap?
I want to close a gap between my front teeth. I know that composite fillings are cheaper than veneers, but how do they really compare? If veneers are really better I don’t want to be too cheap to spend the money for them. Thanks for your help – AnnKatherine AnnKatherine – It sounds as you’ve…