Monthly Archives: Chipped Teeth

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  Please Don't Do Lumineers for This

  I wanted to get my smile fixed. I have two canines that stick out which make me look a bit like a vampire, minus the youthful looks, along with one crooked front tooth. I  was thinking I could get Invisalign and maybe whiten them. My dentist pointed out that I would still be left with…

• 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,…

• Looking for a cheap new smile

  I have discolored front teeth and two chipped teeth from when I fell. My dentist fixed them several years ago and while they were fixed, the color sticks out as being different from the rest of the teeth. I want to fix the discoloration on both my natural teeth and the bonded teeth. My dentist…

• Daughter Broke Her Front Tooth

  My daughter fell and broke a chunk off her front tooth. I immediately called our pediatric dentist and he said the soonest he could see her is six months from now. I told him we are pretty anxious to get it fixed and asked him to recommend somewhere. His response was that everyone will tell…

• What If I Can't Get Porcelain Veneers?

  I’m disappointed with my smile, but my dentist said I can’t get porcelain veneers because I grind my teeth. Is there anything else I can do to improve my smile? I have a gap between my teeth and they are quite discolored. Mandy Dear Mandy, I think your dentist may be a little confused. If…

• Will Press-on Veneers Be a Good Option for Me?

  I have stained teeth and a chip on a very front tooth. My smile has always embarrassed me. A friend recently got porcelain veneers and her smile is stunning. I was going to do that myself until she told me the price tag. I just can’t afford that. I saw an advertisement for Press-on Veneers.…

• Dentist Refuses to Fix Son's Tooth with Veneers or Crowns

  I’m really frustrated. My 9-year-old took a bad fall. When he did, he lost half his front tooth. I want his repair to be stable. My first thought was a porcelain veneer but my dentist said no. Then I suggested a crown. The dentist said no. I don’t know what to do. Why won’t they…

• Is it True I Can't Have Porcelain Veneers with a Tongue Piercing?

  I want to get porcelain veneers before my wedding, but my dentist said I can’t have them because of my tongue ring?  Do I really have to get rid of my tongue ring? It’s important to me. Liz E. – Michigan Liz, No, you won’t have to get rid of your tongue piercing. You will…

• Am I Grinding My Teeth?

  For the past of couple nights when I’m a sleep I feel like my jaw keeps going to the side and I can’t move it…like it locks up on me and I don’t know if it’s actually doing it or if it’s just me dreaming. Technically it feels like it goes to the right side…