In 2017, I had a root canal on my top right second molar. Earlier this year, I felt pain in the tooth on and off, and now it hurts daily. The pain is not intense but uncomfortable enough to interfere with eating. And sometimes, I take ibuprofen to calm it. Is it too late for […]
Is Saving My Last Few Teeth Worth It?
I have three healthy teeth left. After scheduling consultations with three dentists, they all say I would be more satisfied with a complete upper denture than a partial denture. Although the dentists are leaving the decision up to me, I am unsure what to do. I’m not much of a social person, so I don’t […]
If I Don’t Like My Porcelain Veneers, Are They Reversible?
I am considering porcelain veneers to reshape my teeth, close some gaps, and even out my smile. It is their permanency that makes me nervous, though. I know a dentist cements them on. What if I don’t like them? I visited one dentist who showed me digital before and after pictures of myself, but what […]
What Is Making My Porcelain Crowns Turn Yellow?
Six months ago, I found a cosmetic dentist to bleach my teeth Hollywood white. I waited until the color settled to be sure my teeth were super white. Then I asked him to replace five crowns on my upper front teeth plus one implant crown to match my whitened teeth. When the crowns arrived, the […]
Will I need bone grafting before overdentures?
After wearing dentures for ten years, I have decided to get implants. My family has longevity, and at 62 years old, I might live another 20 to 30 years. When my dentures are off, I can see that I have some bone loss. If I want four implants for dentures, how do I know if […]
Can Porcelain Veneers Stain?
Porcelain veneers are shells of porcelain customized to fit the fronts of your teeth, conceal imperfections, and give you a beautiful smile. A veneer is a dental ceramic containing a mixture of glass, minerals, and silica. Did you know that veneers are stronger than tooth enamel? But can porcelain veneers stain? We will explain what […]