The third Monday in January is considered the most depressing day of the year. It’s cold, the weather isn’t great, and your New Year’s resolutions may not be going so well. You may even be criticizing your appearance regularly – your weight, your clothes, and your smile. You can change the appearance of your teeth […]
What Type of Dentist Is Best for Dental Implants: Cosmetic or General?
I need to replace a few front teeth. I want to do dental implants, but am trying to figure out who should do it. Do I go to a general dentist and focus on the implants or a cosmetic dentist and focus on the crown looking good? Tom J. Dear Tom, Many patients don’t realize […]
Must I Re-do All My Crowns For Them To Match?
Here’s the thing. About twelve years ago I had crowns placed on all my front teeth as a cosmetic solution. Looking back, I wish I’d had porcelain veneers done, but hindsight is 20/20. Now one of them started wiggling. I had it checked out. He said it’s picked up decay at the edges and needs […]
Is it Okay to Leave the Country for Cosmetic Dentistry?
I was thinking about getting some cosmetic dentistry done. It’s pretty expensive here. I live near the border, so I was thinking about going international to get it done. It’s significantly cheaper there. Is that okay to do? Denise – Texas Denise, If you’re asking if it’s legal, yes. If you’re asking if it’s a […]
Will Invisalign Work for A Tooth Gap?
I have a tooth gap. It has always bothered me. My dentist suggested porcelain veneers, but they’re quite expensive. I was thinking Invisalign would be a better bet. What do you think? Anne D. – Louisiana Anne, I agree with you. Porcelain veneers are too expensive a procedure if the only thing you need done […]
Worried About A Smile Makeover
I’ve been dreaming of getting a smile makeover for years. I’m just about to have enough money and I am feeling a little bit of a panic. What if I spend all this money I’ve worked so hard to save up for and end up not liking the new smile? Melissa M. – Ft. Worth, […]
What Do You Do If Bonding Doesn’t Match?
I had dental bonding done for a chipped tooth. It doesn’t match the rest of the tooth and I’m feeling a little self-conscious about it. Do I ask my dentist to re-do it or just go to a different dentist? If my dentist re-does it, will I be expected to pay again? Morgana L. – […]
Do all cosmetic dentists do snap on smile?
I want to makeover my smile, but can’t afford porcelain veneers. I read about snap on smile, which seems more affordable. Do all cosmetic dentists do it? Can a general dentist do it? Laura C. – Alabama Laura, Before you make a decision, I want to make sure you understand that while snap-on smile is […]