New Orleans Dentist

• January 11, 2019

  considering dental implants

  I need to replace three teeth. I’ve been considering dental implants but wanted to know what things I should consider ahead of time about them. Any input? Laurie Dear Laurie, Dental implant parts and placements While dental implants are the top of the line replacement there are some things to consider. First, are you committed…

• December 31, 2018

  Regular Versus Zoom Whitening

  I want to get my teeth whitened. I was going to my dentist to get those trays but everyone is saying Zoom is better. Should I do that instead? I’m so confused. I tend to be a people pleaser so I feel bad when someone tells me to do something and I pick something else.…

• December 28, 2018

  Lemons for Teeth Whitening

  I keep reading that lemons are a great way to naturally whiten your teeth. Is this true? I’d think the citrus acid would actually be bad for your teeth, but I’m not a dentist. So, I guess I’m asking if I can give this a try or is my amateur concern actually correct? Lora Dear…

• December 19, 2018

  Do I Need to Replace Every Crown for them to Match?

  I’m kind of hoping you give me the answer I want, but am willing to follow your advice regardless. I had crowns on eight teeth on my top arch for a smile makeover. One of them became loose. I went back to my dentist. He said there is decay on the edge and the crown…

• December 7, 2018

  Dentist Won't Remove My Mercury Fillings

  I have a mouthful of silver fillings. I learned a few weeks ago they are mostly made of mercury. This terrifies me because of the neurotoxicity. I went to my dentist and asked him to remove them and replace them with the white fillings. He refused because he said it’s too dangerous for me because…

• November 30, 2018

  Dentist Stained My Lumineers

  I am so angry, but don’t know if I can do anything about it. Before getting my “smile makeover” my dentist and I discussed what I wanted it to look like. One thing I specifically said was how white I wanted them. Despite my instructions, he put a stain on my Lumineers. When I asked…

• November 24, 2018

  Bleeding Gums with Porcelain Veneers

  I got porc elain veneers and am sort of happy with them. However, a few weeks after I received them my gums started bleeding. I don’t know if it’s related to the porcelain veneers or not, but it seems a coincidence they happened about the same time. Then, I just went in for my checkup…

• November 8, 2018

  Premedicating with Dental Implants

  I’ve got two conflicting opinions and I’m not sure which direction is the right one. I had a hip replacement about ten years ago. Now I need to get some dental implants. One dentist says I’ll have to pre-medicate with antibiotics; the other says that’s nonsense. Who’s right? Beth Dear Beth, Oh…the medical community. Don’t…

• November 3, 2018

  Do I Need a TMJ Specialist?

  I told my dentist about a pain in my jaw. He decided I have TMJ and keeps giving me Botox injections. While the injections help, I don’t want to need them for the rest of my life. If I went to a TMJ Specialist would there be a permanent solution? Gina Dear Gina, TMJ Disorder…

• October 31, 2018

  Zoom Whitening While on Cipro

  I’m on a 14-day course of Cipro for a UTI. I’m scheduled for Zoom whitening in a few days, but I’m still on the medicine. Both the doctor and the pharmacist were adamant that I stay out of the sun. My husband mentioned it might be a bad idea for me to go through with…