Do I have to have an extraction?
My upper left molar that we thought needed to be capped because part of it was missing is really starting to radiate pain. The only time I get relief is when I drink something cold. Am I making a...
View ArticleHelp for a bulimic
I’ve been getting treatment for bulimia and I have realized how bad my teeth have gotten because of it. Is there anything I can do to fix the damage I’ve done? Name Withheld The first thing I recommend...
View ArticleCan I switch to Lumineers instead of crowns?
I was planning on getting dental crowns, but recently read about Lumineers.Can I get them instead of crowns, or am I stuck with crowns once I start that procedure? Lillian- San Diego Lillian, It...
View ArticleCan I get Lumineers if I have two crowns?
I was thinking of getting lumineers. Is that possible to do if I have two dental crowns? Monica C. – Alabama Monica, Yes and No. You can get Lumineers on the teeth that don’t have crowns, but not on...
View ArticleAre Lumineers Visible?
I have teeth in need of a smile makeover. I suggested Lumineers, but my dentist is against it. He says Lumineers or any brand of porcelain veneers aren’t good enough. He told me that people can tell...
View ArticleDentist is Humiliating Me Because I’m Broke
I felt like a total failure when I went to the dentist. I hadn’t been able to go for two years, because I don’t have insurance and I have to save up for this kind of thing. It turns out those were two...
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Dentist Hates Lumineers
I’ve been saving for Lumineers for ages. Now that I’ve finally got the money, my dentist doesn’t want to place them. He said Lumineers will make my smile look bulky. I picked those because he won’t...
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Dentist “Bait and Switched” Me with Prices
I had was diagnosed with a cavity two months ago. They said it was small enough we could just watch it for now because I told them I didn’t have much money. But, a few days ago it started hurting....
View ArticleWhat should I know before getting Lumineers?
I’m thinking about getting Lumineers. I’ve seen them advertised and they always look great. Are they too good to be true? I’m wondering if there is anything I should know prior to making an...
View ArticleWhat Dental Treatments Do I Need as an Adult?
Hi there, I keep on top of my dental appointments, going every six months. However, every time I go, my dentist insists on giving me x-rays and bitewings each time I go. I was wondering how often I...
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Do Amalgam Fillings Stain Teeth?
I have two amalgam fillings that cover about 70% of my tooth. I want to remove them and replace them with composite fillings. He said the amalgam stains teeth and they won’t look nearly as good. Is...
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Can’t Afford Next Treatment
I had a Maryland Bridge, but ended up being allergic to part of it. I can’t use that anymore and my dentist is inisisting my only option now is a dental implant. I priced that originally and couldn’t...
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Porcelain Crowns Turning Yellow
I had porcelain crowns made a little over six months ago. They were so beautiful and shiny when I first got them. Now, they are dull and turning yellow. Do you know what could have happened? I do...
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Broken Front Tooth in Child
My seven year old daughter broke a front tooth after a fall. The dentist said it is not anything to worry about and he can schedule me for six weeks from now. I really want this taken care of...
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Dental Disaster in Mexico
I went to Mexico to have two dental crowns done because it was supposed to be a lot cheaper than having it done in the United States. In two days the first crown fell off and I had to go back. When I...
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“Affordable” Dentist Disaster
I went in for a dental crown with a guy who was cheaper than the other dentists in town. I was looking to save some money but that was a big mistake. The temporary crown fell off once. I wasn’t too...
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Don’t Be Fooled By 360 Veneers
I asked my dentist to provide me with Lumineers for my smile makeover. I’d been saving up for it for quite some time. At the appointment, he told me I would be a better candidate for 360 wrap veneers...
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