Monthly Archives: Lafayette LA Cosmetic Dentist

• 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 veneers fix a tooth gap?

  I have a gap between my two front teeth that has always bothered me. Can I get porcelain veneers to fix it? Lori Ann W. – Wyoming Lori Ann, While you can get porcelain veneers to fix it, that is a pricey way to go…unless, there were other things you wanted to fix about your…

• 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…

• Why won't my dentist do lumineers?

  I want to get a smile makeover. My general dentist is also highly praised as a cosmetic dentist so I was pretty sure I’d get what I want. But, when I told him I wanted lumineers, he wasn’t too keen and said he’d prefer to do something else. Jennine G. – Brooklyn, NY Jennine, Your…

• The Invisalign Weight Loss Program

  I recently received a message from a patient that I thought I’d pass on: I just thought you’ d want to let your patients know that Invisalign is a great way to lose weight.  I’m a compulsive snacker.  Because I’ve had to wear my invisalign aligners, I’ve only eaten at mealtimes.  I couldn’t believe it,…

• I think my gum is infected, but my dentist said it is normal

  I’m a little worried that my gum is infected. There is a dark line on the edge of it. I went to see my dentist, but he said that is normal when you have a crown and it is nothing to worry about.  I can’t help but worrying.  I can’t imagine that my gum being…

• Crowns are getting old- can they be upgraded?

  My dental crowns are getting old.  I don’t have time to do a new crown, which would mean two days away from work.  Can I just get the old ones upgraded a little so they are white again? David R. – MN David, If by upgraded, you mean have your crowns whitened, then no.  There…

• Straighten and Whiten your teeth at the same time

  I’ve been saving money to make my teeth look better. I’ve got enough to straighten my teeth and whiten them.  Would it better to do the braces first or to whiten them first? Nerry P. – Georgia Nerry, If you’re a candidate for Invisalign, you could do both at the same time.  You’ll find most…

• 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.…

• Why are my veneers turning yellow?

  I’ve only had my porcelain veneers for almost two months and they seem to be turning yellow. It’s quite disappointing, because I spent extra money to get my teeth whitened before I got my porcelain veneers. Now, my natural teeth are whiter than the teeth I had madeover. Is there some way to fix this?…