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My dentist recently got a cerec machine and says he’s only doing cerec crowns now. I’ve always had traditional crowns and really want to stick with the same thing. What do I do? Kate O. – Oregon Kate, What you would do is tell your dentist how you feel. There is nothing that says you…

I got a cerec crown for the first time. It has fallen out twice. Is this something that is common with these types of crowns? Alai K. – Brownsville, TX Alai, No, the problem is an issue with the crown. In fact, CEREC crowns are generally more accurately milled because they are done with a…

I moved to a new city. As a result, I’ve obtained a new dentist. He has this machine that enables crowns to be made the same day.  That part was great. Unfortunately, that is the extent of the positives. I’ve had crowns done before. This is my fourth.  All the previous ones match my existing…

I had four teeth removed because of gum disease. My dentist is planning on giving me a dental bridge to replace the teeth, but my other teeth are starting to get loose. Should I go through with this procedure? Harriet E. – Mississippi Harriet, I am quite concerned about this treatment. If you’ve lost teeth…

I got a makeover on five teeth. Four were veneers and one is a crown. The veneers look OK, but the crown looks different than the others. It’s like there is a shadow underneath it. My dentist says it is from the cement and that it isn’t noticeable. If that’s true, than how come I…

I recently found out that I cannot have a dental implant. I’m terribly disappointed in this because I am in public relations and my smile is a big deal.  What is the next best option?  Will it look natural? Candace- Washington D.C. Candace, If you’re talking about a single tooth, then there is another good…

I recently had a friend confide in me that she caught her daughter throwing up after a large meal. She became suspicious and started keeping an eye on her daughter’s eating habits. She was devastated to realize that her daughter was bulimic. It was such a surprise, because her daughter had always seemed happy and…

We saw a blog post where the person was asking about getting a smile makeover from a dental student. The dental student is her friend, and I think it appealed to this person because of the prospect of saving a lot of money. Click here to read the post. The blogger answered the question well,…

I’ve had brown spots on my teeth since I was a child and have finally gotten to the place financially where I can do something about it. My dentist has tried whitening my teeth, but it just makes it look worse. Do you have another recommendation? Alicia S.- Broken Arrow, OK Alicia, Teeth whitening never…

I had an impression done in my mouth in order to get a dental bridge.  Somehow it got completely stuck in my mouth. It took the dentist about forty minutes of yanking, pulling, spraying all kinds of gunk in my mouth before he got it out. I am a little afraid it damaged my other…