Monthly Archives: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• 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…

• My Dentist Wants to Put A Metal Crown On My Tooth

  I’m not sure if I should go forward with something my dentist wants to do. I need a crown. But, he wants to put a metal based crown on the tooth. My mother had one of those and it was horribly ugly. Would mine be ugly too or have their been more developments since then?…

• Do I need to go out of town for a smile makeover?

  I live in a small town. We do have a dentist and he said he could give me lumineers, but my sister is saying I’d be better off going to Atlanta for the makeover. That’s an hour and a half drive. Is it really worth that? Amy D. – Georgia Amy, If I were in…

• Can bulimics get smile makeovers?

  I’m bulimic. I’m getting a little better about it, but to be honest, I still purge sometimes. My teeth are in bad shape. I was wondering if it’s possible for me to get a smile makeover with porcelain veneers or if I damaged my teeth too much? Olivia B. – Minnesotta Olivia, Congratulations on working…

• My Lumineers make me look like a beaver!

  I just spent and embarrassing amount of money on lumineers.  I was so excited to get a new smile, but when he put it one I was horribly disappointed.  They’re so bulky that I feel like a beaver.  IS there anything I can do to trim them down? Rose T.  – Georgia Rose, I’m very…

• 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.…

• Can a general dentist do cosmetic dentistry?

  I want to do some cosmetic procedures to my teeth. My dentist is a general dentist. Can you tell me if he can do the cosmetic procedures or if I need to go to a cosmetic dentist? Frank C. – Oregon Frank, There is no recognized specialty in cosmetic dentistry. That means that everyone who…