Monthly Archives: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• My Sister's Porcelain Veneers Disaster

  My sister and I are in constant competition with one another, even when I don’t want to be. I told her I was planning on getting a smile makeover next year. I’m guessing she felt she needed to beat me to it because three months later she called to tell me she just had Lumineers…

• Are CEREC Crowns Better for Anxious Patients?

  I have never been crazy about going to the dentist. I had a toothache and decided to go in because it means something is wrong. It turns out I have a large cavity. Now I have to have a dental crown. I’m really nervous about this. What can I expect? Belinda Dear Belinda, It’s good…

• Invisalign AND Porcelain Veneers?

  I had asked my dentist for ten Lumineers. I have one crooked tooth but I heard veneers can make that look straight. What I’m really after is a brighter smile, plus masking that one tooth. My dentist said he’d like me to do Invisalign and then porcelain veneers. He also said he didn’t like Lumineers…

• Does Teeth Whitening Require a Specialist?

  I think I’m ready to get my teeth whitened. I keep hearing you have to go to a certain expert dentist for cosmetic work. Is that right? What type of dentist do I need? Caryn Dear Caryn, Teeth Whitening Trays While it’s true in some cases you have to choose your…

• Solutions for Tetracycline Stains

  My twin sister and I both have tetracycline stains from some medicine we took when we were young. She decided to get something done about them. I kind of wanted to wait until I saw how hers turned out. She went to her family dentist. He crowned all her upper teeth and whitened the bottom…

• Can't Get CEREC Crowns from My Dentist

  I’m so sick of temporary crowns that fall off all the time. Every time I’ve gotten a crown it’s been a disaster from the get-go. I get a temporary and it falls off at every meal. It’s impossible to deal with. Now I find out I need another crown. I told my dentist I want…

• Do I Get a Dental Implant or a Dental Bridge?

  I lost a tooth. It’s my own fault. I waited too long to deal with it and now I have to replace it. My dentist is suggesting a dental implant, but I’m not too keen on the idea of surgery. Would a dental bridge do something close? Kevin C. Dear Kevin, It depends on how…

• Can a Cosmetic Dentist Fix Spaces Between My Teeth?

  I have some spaces between my teeth that I want fixed, but I don’t want metal braces. Are there cosmetic options? Fiona L. Dear Fiona, A gorgeous smile created by cosmetic dentist Dr. Mike Malone You have quite a few options to fix the spaces between your teeth. If you want…

• 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…

• Can Invisalign Give Me a Quick Fix?

  I’ve had braces in the past when I was younger. Over the years, some mild spaces have developed. As an adult, I do not want to go through braces again. However, I do want to close these spaces. Is there a possibility Invisalign can give me a quick fix on these spaces? There’s a lot…