Monthly Archives: smile makeovers

• I Need Another Option for My Gummy Smile

  I’d heard there are treatments for gummy smiles these days. I’ve always hated mine and wanted to do something about it but the two options my dentist gave me were either scary invasive or crazy expensive. The first option he gave me was porcelain veneers, which he said would fix my gummy smile along with…

• Smile Makeover Disaster

  I need some advise. I had porcelain veneers done. The first time they came back they were way too thick. Even my dentist knew that by looking. I asked him to send them back, which he did. When they came back again, they didn’t really let me see them. They did tell me they could…

• Is a CEREC Crown falling Off an Essential treatment?

  I had a CEREC crown placed right before the lockdown for COVID-19.. Today, it just fell out. Our governor said you can only go to the dentist for essential treatment. How do I know if this is essential? Do I go in or wait until the quarantine is over? Mark Dear Mark, Block of porcelain…

• porcelain veneers during pregnancy

  I’ve been saving up for a smile makeover. I just reached the amount I needed and I found out I was pregnant. Am I able to move forward wtih the porcelain veneers or do I need to wait until after the baby is born? Melinda Dear Melinda, Congratulations on your new little one! While there…

• My Sister's Porcelain Veneers Disaster

  My sister and I are in constant competition with one another, even when I don’t want to be. I told her I was planning on getting a smile makeover next year. I’m guessing she felt she needed to beat me to it because three months later she called to tell me she just had Lumineers…

• What's the Difference Between a Cosmetic Dentist and a General Dentist?

  I can’t seem to figure out the difference between a general dentist and a cosmetic one. My dentist is a general dentist but he also does cosmetic things like teeth whitening and Lumineers. Is there a difference or do they just label themselves for the kinds of patients they want to draw and do both…

• Why Does an Overbite Prevent Me From Getting Porcelain Veneers?

  Can you help me understand something? I really wanted to have porcelain veneers placed, but my dentist said because I have an overbite, I’d have to get crowns. He wants to place six porcelain crowns on my front teeth. Is there another option? Also, if I go with the crowns, do I whiten my bottom…

• Why are My Porcelain Veneers Unnaturally Shiny?

  I finally got the porcelain veneers I’ve always dreamed of. They’re the right color and the right shape, but they’re so shiny they look unnatural. It’s almost like a blinding light in photographs. Is there anything I can do to lessen the shine? Margie Dear Margie, What Makes the Shine on…

• 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…

• Am I Too Old For Invisalign?

  I’d like to get my teeth straightened. I’d always wanted to but my husband kept insisting he liked me the way I was. I appreciated the sentiment, but they still bothered me. He passed a couple of years ago. I’ve decided I’m going to do it now. Otherwise I’ll always regret not following a dream.…