Monthly Archives: Braces

• Dentist Won't Fix Crowns Unless I Get Braces

  I had two dental crowns placed on my front teeth over ten years ago. They are really discolored. I’m too embarrassed to smile.  I went to my dentist, who is a different one because the original dentist retired. He says that he cannot do the crowns unless I get full orthodontic treatment with braces. I…

• Fixing My Teeth Without Porcelain Veneers

  I have some crooked teeth. All of my teeth are discolored from age. I want to improve my smile. My dentist is very keen on me getting porcelain veneers and even showed me his brag book. I hope it doesn’t sound ugly to say I was not impressed. I don’t want to hurt his feelings,…

• Invisalign with Missing Teeth

  I have two missing second bicuspids and want to get my teeth straightened. I feel like I’m too old for braces. I was thinking of getting Invisalign. I went to see an orthodontist and he doesn’t think Invisalign is all it is cracked up to be. He wants me to get traditional braces. Is that…

• Thumb Sucking

  I sucked my thumb until I was in junior high school and was finally able to quit. Now I’m an adult with a huge overbite. Is it possible to fix this without metal braces? Cami Dear Cami, Invisalign: The adult solutions to braces I’m glad you wrote. It is never too late to repair and…

• Snap on Smile for straight teeth

  Will snap on smile make my teeth look straight? I’m too old for braces. Cathy- Maine Cathy, Whether Snap-on Smile can make your teeth look straight, will depend on how your teeth need to look straight. If you have a large overbite, then it would make your smile stick out further.  If your teeth are…

• Root Resorption

  I have been told today that I have tooth resorption on my front tooth. This was noticed by my orthodontist. My question is could my braces have made this happen (I have had them off for 4 months now) and what is the best treatment? She spoke about root canal filling and is this going…

• Teeth very sensitive after removal of braces

  I had braces for two years, and have just recently had them removed. Ever since they were taken off, I have noticed that my teeth are incredibly sensitive to temperature. If I try to eat or drink anything hot or cold, it is really painful. I can also feel rough patches and dips on the…

• What is faster than braces?

  I am getting married a year from now, and searching for “The Dress” was an eye-opening experience, and not in a good way. After a while, all I could see in the mirror was my crooked, crowded teeth! I really want to look and feel my best for my wedding day. I had a consultation…