Monthly Archives: AACD Accredited Dentist

• Problem with Black Triangle

  I used one of those mail order Invisaligns to straighten my teeth. It did straighten my teeth but I developed some gum disease and black triangles. I was brushing and didn’t notice any problems until it was too late. My dentist is treating the gum disease and I asked what would fix the black triangles.…

• My Dentist Said I Can't Get White Crowns

  Years ago, I got ten dental crowns on my upper teeth for a smile makeover that need to be replaced. When I first got my smile makeover,  originally,  they’d talked me into a color that was darker than what I originally wanted. They said this was because it needed to look natural. I’ve always regretted…

• Something Is Off About My Dental Crowns

  I have had same=day crowns before with no problems. They always matched fine. However I recently had one placed on a front tooth and something is off about it. The color is the same… sort of. It looks a bit flat and weird though. I don’t know how to quite describe it and my dentist…

• Can I Use Sedation for a Smile Makeover?

  I want to get a smile makeover but I am a nervous dental patient. Would I be better off getting dental sedation so they can just knock me out, do the work, and I wake up with a beautiful smile? Candy Candy, I am sorry for your dental anxiety. I want you to know that…

• Fixing Misaligned Teeth Without Braces

  I have some misaligned teeth, especially in the front. They’re not horrible, they’re just not in the right place. My dentist wants me to do a full set of braces. I’m not too keen on that idea. I’m 42 and have a professional job. Is there another option? I asked about Invisalign, but he said…

• Discolored Porcelain Veneer

  My daughter is in college and still has several weeks before she gets out for the summer. A couple of years ago she had eight porcelain veneers placed on her upper teeth. Last summer she chipped one in a biking accident. Our dentist decided the solution was to shorten the tooth to even out the…

• Dealing with Enamel Hypoplasia

  I am have enamel hypoplasia on my teeth and it is very embarrassing. I try my best not to smile, but sometimes you just have to. I want to have a smile that I am not ashamed of. Do you know what are the best ways to treat this? I suspect with today’s cosmetic dentistry,…

• Lumineers or Orthodontics?

  My nephew is graduating and I promised to get him orthodontics as a gift. His parents are struggling and I know his teeth bother him. However, his dentist told him that he could get his teeth fixed much faster with Lumineers. I looked into it and they are a LOT more expensive. Would these really…

• Dental Bonding for Children

  My eleven-year-old broke her two front teeth quite badly. Most of the structure is gone. She only has the top and sides left. Everything else is gone. We went to our pediatric dentist and he suggested removing the teeth. I wasn’t keen on that idea so I took her to my dentist. He said that…

• Covering Tetracycline Stains

  I am looking for a solution for my tetracycline stains. My sister and I both had them. She had hers fixed five years ago, but her dentist had to make them very opaque in order to cover the tetracycline stains. I was wondering if there have been some new developments that can make them more…