Getting Invisalign in Burr Ridge is an exciting time, as it means you are on your way to achieving the straight smile you’ve always wanted! Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that gradually shift your teeth into place. As your teeth shift, you get new aligners to ensure the process moves along. You should
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Will Insurance Cover Holistic Dentists?
I’ve been working very hard to get myself healthy. I’ve switched to a whole foods diet (thanks to the documentary Forks over Knives). I’ve started working out four days a week. I’d like to go to a holistic dentist, but I’ve been looking over my provider’s book and don’t see them listed. Will insurance cover
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I Think Emergency Dentist Damaged My Tooth
I went to an emergency dentist because of pain in a bottom tooth. He did an x-ray and said the tooth could be cracked, but he’s not sure. He decided to crown it to be safe and He provided a crown that day, which was really nice. But, now it’s a few days later and
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Can Porcelain Veneers Give You Gum Disease?
I’m trying to figure out what is going on with my gums. I’ve always had remarkably healthy teeth. No cavities and definitely no gum disease. Though, healthy doesn’t mean pretty (at least not in my case) So, I got four porcelain veneers placed on my front top teeth. I’m doing everything the way I normally
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Does Teeth Whitening Hurt?
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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Are Mercury Fillings Illegal?
My sister told me that it’s illegal for my dentist to give silver fillings because they’ve got mercury in them and we’ve signed a treaty saying no more mercury fillings. But, my dentist is still doing them. Is he breaking the law? He keeps insisting they’re better. Carolyn Dear Carolyn, First, your dentist isn’t breaking
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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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Worried I Need a Holistic Dentist During Pregnancy?
I’ve been trying to get pregnant for five years. It finally happened. I’m thrilled. I know I won’t be perfect, but want to do as much right as I possibly can. I got a check-up and found out that I have a cavity developing under an amalgam filling. The dentist wanted to remove it right
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When a Canker Sore Won’t Heal
My husband gets canker sores all the time. This one has been particularly bad and is keeping him from eating. How do I know if this is serious or not? Do I see a doctor or dentist if it won’t heal? Marcy Dear Marcy, Canker sores can be remarkably painful. Most of the time they
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Polishing Ruined Porcelain Veneer
I had a fantastic smile makeover done. I love it. I only had one criticism which I didn’t notice until I got home. It was a tiny scratch on one of my front veneers. I called the office. My dentist was great about it and said to come in the next day and he’d buff
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