I have Type 1 Diabetes. Is it possible for me to get dental implants or is diabetes a contra-indication? Carl J. Dear Carl, Being diabetic doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have dental implants. However, your diabetes does have to be under control with your treatment. You’ll also need careful diagnostics, along with special care throughout […]
Invisalign or Candid?
I often see ads for clear aligners like Invisalign offers but sent through the mail instead. I’ve always thought they were scammy because you don’t know who’s actually looking over your photos and if they even have real dentists on staff. I recently heard about a company called Candid, which says theirs is better because […]
Lumineers for a Tooth Gap? NO!
I went to see my dentist about fixing a large tooth gap I have. It’s about 8mm wide right smack in the middle of my smile. It has been a source of embarrassment for most of my life. I told him (my dentist) that I am too old for braces. He suggested Lumineers. I was […]
Does Smile Care Club Work?
I have been saving up for Invisalign, but saw an advertisement on Facebook for Smile Care Club. As I looked into it, it appears I could save quite a bit of money going this route. Does it work? I figured, because I live across the country from you and could never actually be a patient, […]
Crooked & Discolored Teeth
I have severely discolored teeth and several of them are crooked. I’m looking for a recommendations. Dan Dear Dan, When it comes to cosmetic dentistry, you have two paths you can go with this. Cosmetic Dentistry Path One: Invisalign and Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening is a simple procedure which just about any dentist can do. […]
Cosmetic Dentist Disaster
I am at my wits end and about to cry. I paid to have four porcelain veneers done— two on either side of my front teeth. When the canine teeth came in they were too bulky. He tried to slim one down, but that ended up creating a dark spot. He did agree to replace […]