I just found out I am expecting a child. I had an appointment to get my teeth whitened in a couple of weeks. Is it safe to go through with that appointment or should I cancel it and postpone until after my child is born. Maura Dear Maura, First, congratulations on your expected little one. […]
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 […]
My Crown Got Darker When I Whitened My Teeth
My teeth had been looking dingy. I went ahead and did some at-home teeth whitening. It took a while, but my teeth are shaping up. I’m excited about that, but it appears the whitening strips did something to my dental crown. It seems darker. Morgan – Idaho Morgan, It’s not that the whitening strips have […]
Porcelain Veneers with Dental Crowns
Is it possible to get porcelain veneers if you have dental crowns? Chuck – Atlanta, GA Chuck, Yes, you can get porcelain veneers, but only on the teeth without the dental crowns. The teeth that are already crowned have been shaved down too much for veneers. What you can do for the teeth that have […]
Can I whiten the dark line at my gumline?
I have a dark line at my gumline and hoped I could whiten it. I keep brushing it but it doesn’t go away. It’s on my tooth that has a crown. I don’t know if that has stained it. Would the whitening work? Elizabeth – Ft. Smith, AR Elizabeth, I suspect you have a porcelain-fused-to-metal […]
Problems with my daughter’s teeth
I’m wondering if you can advise me. My five year old keeps getting cavities. I brush her teeth twice a day. What could be happening? Amanda P.- Wyoming Amanda, It would be hard to tell without an examination and a fuller history. That being said, my suspicion is that your child snacks a lot. When […]
My front teeth are loose after an attack
I was attacked. Now I’ve got a fractured wrist and why I’m writing you is my front teeth are loose. The doctor’s said that they are not fractured, but I’m worried that I’ll loose the teeth anyway because they are so loose. Do you know if I can do anything to protect them? Stephanie- Chicago, […]
Adjusting a crown bite
When you get a porcelain crown, is it possible for your bite to get thrown off? My adjacent teeth to the crown seemed to have moved. Is there anything that can be done? Bruce G.- Mississippi Bruce, Yes, it is possible your bite was thrown off a little with the crown. You can ask your […]