I want to improve my smile, but I have a unique situation with a front tooth. It is very crooked and part of it is even behind the other tooth. Other than that, my teeth are pretty stained. I’ve had one dentist suggest braces. I asked him about Invisalign, which I keep hearing so much […]
Dental Flipper to Make Teeth Look Straight
I have some crooked teeth that stick out a bit but feel I am too old for braces. I recently heard about this thing that is a dental flipper that fits over your teeth and makes them look straight. Would that work for someone like me? Samantha Dear Samantha, I think you may have a […]
Invisalign and Missing Teeth
I have a missing lower bicuspid and all my teeth are crooked because I didn’t have braces when I was younger. I feel I am too old for regular braces and would like to do Invisalign, but don’t know if they work when you have a missing tooth. I’d like a pretty smile and am […]
After Invisalign?
I’m at the very end of my Invisalign treatment and need to move to another city. Do I just finish these aligners and am done or do I need to find another Invisalign dentist? Angelique Dear Angelique, In most cases, by the time you are at the end of your Invisalign treatment you don’t need […]
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, […]
Three Major Dangers of Smile Direct Club
Most dentists have had patients ask questions about Smile Direct Club. If you’ve read independent reviews, you’ve seen the reams of pages of horror stories. I’m going to share the three biggest dangers to patients. Because of these, I wouldn’t be surprised if they ended up in the courts soon— if they haven’t already. No […]