Monthly Archives: AACD accredited

• Dentist Won't Let Me Get a CEREC Crown on Front Tooth

  One of my front teeth needed a dental crown. I am tired of going to the dentist’s office and told him I’d prefer the one visit crown. But, he told me he never does those on front teeth. Shouldn’t that be my choice? Mel Dear Mel, I realize you said you’re tired of going to…

• What's the Difference Between a Cosmetic Dentist and a General Dentist?

  I can’t seem to figure out the difference between a general dentist and a cosmetic one. My dentist is a general dentist but he also does cosmetic things like teeth whitening and Lumineers. Is there a difference or do they just label themselves for the kinds of patients they want to draw and do both…

• What's a Better Cosmetic Procedure: Crowns or Veneers?

  I want to improve my smile. I went to my dentist to discuss getting porcelain veneers. He said they’re not as good as everyone makes out and I’d get a better smile with porcelain crowns. I’m a little worried about that idea because I’d lose so much tooth structure. But, if they’re better I guess…

• Dentist Wants Me to Mortgage My House to Fix ONE Crown

  I’m in a quandary. My entire top arch is made up of crowns. Don’t ask. Long story. They’re about ten years old. I noticed one of the very front crowns is wiggly. I went to see a dentist. He said the crown needs to be replaced, but in order to get the new crown to…

• Can I Switch My Metal Crowns with Porcelain Veneers?

  I’ve got four metal-based crowns. I’ve never been thrilled with them. They’ve always looked more cloudy than my natural teeth, but it was better than no teeth. Lately, though, there’s been this dark line at my gumline. It’s making it impossible for me to smile without feeling humiliated. I’ve started avoiding going out in public.…

• Why Didn't My Porcelain Veneers Work?

  I was very excited to get porcelain veneers. I was told they could make my smile taller and wider and make my gums look even.  That’s what my dentist and I discussed. Unfortunately, that isn’t what I ended up with. Don’t get me wrong. the veneers look good, but nothing has changed the size of…

• Beware of bad cosmetic dentists

  I recently read a story on a cosmetic dentistry blog, of a woman who spent a small fortune to get her smile made over, only to end up with an average looking smile.  Here is the picture she sent. I don’t have the before picture, so we don’t know what the teeth looked like befre.…

• Should I get MAC Veneers for the lab?

  I’ve heard that MAC veneers have the best lab. I want to get porcelain veneers. Should I get MAC veneers for that reason? Drew M. – Indiana Drew, MAC Veneers are made at a good lab, but I think you would be better served choosing the best cosmetic dentist and letting them choose the lab.…

• Difference in veneers

  I’m going to get a smile makeover, which has taken me years to save up for. Because of that I’ve been doing a lot of research.  I want to make sure I use the perfect veneers. Can you tell me if MAC or JK veneers are better? Olivia- Wisconsin Olivia, I hope you won’t mind…

• Congratulations to Dr. Chal

  We wanted to give recognition to Dr. Arthur Chal in Phoenix who was recognized recently for 16 years of service as an accreditation examiner with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Chal served also as President of the AACD for 2001-2002, a couple of years before Dr. Malone. Dr. Malone and Dr. Chal have…