My sister got her teeth whitened and her smile looks great. I told her I was thinking of doing myself. She said I need to be aware that it really hurts. She’s kind of a baby with pain and has a very low pain tolerance, so I didn’t know if it does really hurt or
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Cosmetic Dentistry Disaster
I’m in tears. A bad haircut is one thing. That will grow back. But, a bad smile makeover? What do I do? I asked my dentist about porcelain veneers and he said he could do them. We did four veneers. They came back too bulky. I could tell that just by looking at them. He
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Do I Need a Cosmetic Dentist or Orthodontist for Invisalign?
I want a really pretty smile and am planning on getting Invisalign to do that. Who do I see a cosmetic dentist or an orthodontist? Maggie L. Dear Maggie, Congratulations on working toward a smile you’ll love. Invisalign has a very high patient satisfaction rate so I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. As to what
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Help Me. My Dentist Wants to Crown A Chipped Tooth!
I know my dentist is the professional, but I went to him about a chipped tooth and he wants me to get a crown put on the tooth. The chip isn’t that big so I’m not sure I want to grind down more of my tooth just to get a crown. I only went because
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How Important is the Dentist With Teeth Whitening?
I want to get my teeth whitened, but my sister keeps telling me I need to go to her cosmetic dentist or it will look terrible. My dentist isn’t an “expert” cosmetic dentist, whatever that means. Is this really an issue? Her dentist costs quite a bit more than mine. I’d like to stick with
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Do I Have to Replace all Crowns When One Has a Problem?
I had crowns put in on my top arch about 15 years ago. There are six of them. One of them started wiggling. I went to see a dentist. The original dentist had retired. This dentist said that it developed a cavity on the edge and needs to be replaced. He also said in order
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Straightening Teeth for Adults
I’ve wanted a prettier smile for a long time. I can afford it, but am in desperate need of braces. I just can’t stand the thought of a mouth full of metal for several years as an adult. Is there another option? Blair N. – Pennsylvania Blair, You’re in luck! You have a couple of
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What’s the Best Cosmetic Procedure for Gapped/Chipped Teeth?
I have gapped front teeth. One of them is also chipped. What’s the best cosmetic procedure to make my smile attractive? Alex T. – New Hampshire Alex, A lot of that will depend on what you want to accomplish. If all you want to do is close the gap and repair the chip, you have
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Will Snap on Smile be a good substitute for veneers?
I wanted to get a smile makeover. I went to my dentist and asked him about it. He suggested Lumineers, but when I saw the price I was shocked. He also suggested snap on smile. Is that a good substitute for porcelain veneers? The price is significantly less expensive so I was a little excited,
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What if I can’t afford two porcelain veneers?
I have a tooth gap that has embarrassed me for years. I have saved up to get it fixed. My dentist suggested two porcelain veneers. When I found out the price I was floored. I might could afford one. Might and that would use a lot more than I was planning. But, obviously one porcelain
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