I had a tooth which was only partially dead but needed to be extracted. My dentist tried several times to get me numb and just couldn’t. The appointment was excruciating. He apologized and decided he’d reschedule me and we’d try again. He didn’t charge me for the first appointment. I’m a bit nervous about going […]
How White Can Dental Crowns Get?
I had to get a dental crown placed on a visible tooth. My dentist said he’d be able to match my other teeth, but couldn’t. He said my teeth are overly white. According to him, I whiten my teeth too much which made them an unnatural color, too white for traditional dental work. I’ve never […]
Inexpensive Smile Makeovers
I went to a well-known cosmetic dentist in my area to get a smile makeover. What I really wanted are whiter, straighter teeth, and maybe add some length to them. The price was far too high. Is there a way to get an inexpensive smile makeover or do they only come pricey? Mariella Dear Mariella, […]
How Does Anyone Afford Dental Implants?
I have been living in dentures for the last year and really hate them. I spoke to my dentist about how much dental implants cost and he quoted me about $4000 including the crown. Figuring adults have 32 teeth they’d need to replace that makes the cost $128,000. How in the world does anyone afford […]
DIY Teeth Whitening During Quarantine
I was just about to have a long-desired teeth whitening appointment when the COVID-19 quarantine went into effect. My dentist’s office called to say they’d have to reschedule my appointment because teeth whitening isn’t considered essential. While I understand, it is quite disappointing. Is there a way to do some DIY teeth whitening I can […]
My New Porcelain Veneers Aren’t Shiny
I had four porcelain veneers done. I thought they looked a little bulky, but my dentist felt they were okay and it was just the new appearance that I was unused to. He felt if I gave it time, I’d love them. So, I gave it a couple of weeks, but called and said I […]