Monthly Archives: Lafayette Dentist

• dentist pushing a cerec crown

  I need to a get a dental crown. I’ve always gotten the regular kind so I was expecting that again. Instead, my dentist wants me to get a CEREC crown by a machine. Before I commit, I want to make sure they’re okay. I’d rather have it made by a human, but if they’re okay…

• Pimple turning tooth gray

  I think I need help fast, but I don’t have a dentist. I have a pimple on my gums which is causing serious pain. I think it’s poisoning a tooth tooth because one of my teeth has turned gray. What do I do if I don’t have a dentist? Brooke Dear Brooke, Tooth pain is…

• Problems with invisalign

  I’ve been considering getting Invisalign, but decided to talk to an acquaintance who’d already used them. She said she’d never had worse breath than when she wore them. I decided to do some online research about that issue and it seems some people have had that same problem, but others absolutely love them. Does that…

• 3 Unexpected facts about CEREC crowns

  If you’re considering same day crowns, that’s great. They’re useful and convenient. Here are three things your dentist may not have told you yet. They are Not Billed Any Differently When dentists bill your insurance, they use codes. The codes for crowns, whether you are using traditional crowns or same-day crowns, they’re billed by the…

• Does smile direct work?

  I keep seeing advertisements on Facebook for smile direct club. They’re offering a free start on their program and it’s much less expensive than Invisalign. Does it really work? Sadie Dear Sadie, The Smile Direct Club is an company which has been in business since about 2013. They’ll mail you your aligners which you’ll wear…

• Porcelain Veneers Look Unnaturally Shiny

  I’m curious if you can reduce the shine on porcelain veneers. Mine are unnaturally shiny looking. There’s so much shine on them they don’t look anything like regular teeth, more like a overly waxed marble floor. Is there anything I can do about this? Martha Dear Martha, When you pay money for a beautiful smile,…

• Invisalign Myths Debunked

  Ever since Invisalign made its debut in the 1990s, they’ve been in high demand. As with most new or popular things, there are always some myths which pop up about them. Before we debunk the myths, let me tell you what Invisalign can do for you. What’s True About Invisalign Invisalign can straighten your teeth…

• Dentist Said No to CEREC Crowns

  My dentist has a CEREC machine. We’ve used it for a crown before, but on a tooth on my bottom arch. Now I need one on my top front tooth and he’s saying “No”. He said they don’t look good on front teeth. I truly liked the convenience. Plus, he wants to crown both front…

• Dentist Broke Tooth "Fixing a Porcelain Veneer"

  I had several porcelain veneers done and they ended up looking awful. I never got to see them before he bonded them on so had no idea how bad they were until I got home. He agreed he’d redo them after I called him and told him how miserable I was about how they looked.…

• Help! Which Crown Should I Get?

  I need to get a dental crown on a tooth. My dentist threw all these options at me. While he did explain everything, it was all so fast I can’t remember. I told him I’d let him know this week. I tried to do some research but everything is so confusing. Help! Lacey Dear Lacey,…