My teeth have turned a bit yellow over the years. I would really like to whiten them. However, I have a bunch of fillings in my mouth. Do I need to replace those first, in order to get them whiter before focusing on my teeth. Or, should I do it the other way around? Callie […]
Read More...I have a smile that makes me uncomfortable to smile. My teeth are really stained and discolored and my front teeth are crooked. Can you give me my options for improving it? Andrew Dear Andrew, Our smile is one of the first things people notice about us, so I completely understand why you want to […]
Read More...I know that dentists whiten teeth with a peroxide gel. Why can’t I just buy some peroxide at the store and whiten my teeth by rinsing with it? It would save me a ton of money. Jessie Dear Jessie, I can see the logic behind your question. Peroxide does whiten things. You can rinse with […]
Read More...My nephew is a great kid. He’s handsome and has great teeth, but there is a gap between two of them as well as one that is crooked. I know it embarrasses him. He’s graduating this year and I don’t want him heading into his next stage of life uncomfortable with his appearance. For graduation, […]
Read More...I had saved up for ten porcelain veneers. My dentist said that I would need some Invisalign invisible braces first and some teeth whitening. I am confused about that. I do have one front tooth that is a little crooked. I was under the impression that porcelain veneers could make those look straight. Are the […]
Read More...I had six porcelain veneers done in a South American country. I know you probably don’t want to hear this as a dentist, but I saved a LOT of money. I’m writing to see if using peroxide as a rinse for my gums will harm the veneers. There is still redness and irritation around the […]
Read More...I have dental bonding that has repaired a chip. It’s old and needs to be replaced. My teeth are pretty yellow too. Is it possible that I could whiten my teeth by using bonding over the whole tooth? I’d love to make the teeth a little longer, too. Price is not a concern. Catherine Dear […]
Read More...I am doing at home whitening. It went fine for a couple of weeks, but now one of my teeth is giving me some pain. the pain is quite brief. It’s like a zing for a few seconds and then it calms down. But, the zing is painful enough that I have stopped whitening until […]
Read More...I have a front tooth that is very crooked. Not only is it overlapping the other front tooth, but it is doing so from behind the tooth. I’ve been to several dentists and they all seem to suggest different things. I’ve heard that I should get braces. I’ve heard that I should pull the tooth […]
Read More...I have teeth that are not straight. While I finally have money to fix it, I am too old for braces. Plus, I’m a tad impatient. I’ve waited this long and do not want to wait for three years more, especially with a mouth full of metal. I was thinking maybe I could get a […]
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