Fixing a rotating tooth without braces
I have a tooth that is rotated a little. I want to fix it, but my dentist insists I get braces to fix it. I cannot afford braces. Are there any other options? Jennifer R. – Tulsa, OK Jennifer, You have...
View ArticleSplotchy teeth
After braces my daughter’s front teeth ended up splotchy. Will dental insurance take care of this repair? Ellen S.- Staten Island, NY Ellen, Your dental insurance will help with the repair, but it will...
View ArticleFixing a tooth gap
I have a small tooth gap that bothers me. What are my options for fixing it? Amanda E. – Pittsburgh Amanda, There are several options depending on what your goals are. If you just want to fill in the...
View ArticleCan a tongue ring cause my teeth to chip?
I have gotten a tongue ring. Since then I have had two teeth chip. Could the tongue ring be why? Danae H. – Austin, TX Danae, It is very probable that your tongue ring is chipping your teeth. Tongue...
View ArticleSnap on smile for a gap
I have a tooth gap that has always bothered me. I finally got up the courage to talk to my dentist about it. He suggested snap on smile, but I was really hoping for something to fix the gap and not...
View ArticleLumineers for a gap is a big mistake
My dentist wants to fix a tooth gap that I have with Lumineers. It seems pretty expensive a treatment to fix a gap. Is this the standard treatment? Anne A. – Maryland Anne, If you’re just wanting to...
View ArticleLumineers for a chipped tooth
I chipped a tooth. When I went to see my dentist. He said the best way to fix it would be to get Lumineers. That’s quite an expensive fix for a chipped tooth. I’m hoping there is another option. If...
View ArticleDo I need a cosmetic dentist for bonding?
I chipped a tooth. My dentist says he can fix it with tooth bonding, but my husband insists that I need a cosmetic dentist and not a general dentist. Who’s right? Amelia C. – Colorado Amelia, In a way,...
View ArticleBest repair for chipped, yellowed teeth?
I have two chipped teeth thanks to a lost wresting match with an endtable. I need to get them fixed. That got me thinking that I’ve been wanted to do something about how yellow my teeth are. Is there...
View ArticleWhat if I can’t afford two porcelain veneers?
I have a tooth gap that has embarrassed me for years. I have saved up to get it fixed. My dentist suggested two porcelain veneers. When I found out the price I was floored. I might could afford one....
View ArticleWhat’s the Best Cosmetic Procedure for Gapped/Chipped Teeth?
I have gapped front teeth. One of them is also chipped. What’s the best cosmetic procedure to make my smile attractive? Alex T. – New Hampshire Alex, A lot of that will depend on what you want to...
View ArticleHelp Me. My Dentist Wants to Crown A Chipped Tooth!
I know my dentist is the professional, but I went to him about a chipped tooth and he wants me to get a crown put on the tooth. The chip isn’t that big so I’m not sure I want to grind down more of my...
View ArticleDentist Refused Porcelain Veneer for Broken Tooth
My son broke a large chunk off a tooth. It’s a front adult tooth, so I wanted a fantastic repair. He’s only 11 and children can be cruel. I suggested a porcelain veneer and he practically laughed at...
View ArticleCan a tongue ring cause my teeth to chip?
I have gotten a tongue ring. Since then I have had two teeth chip. Could the tongue ring be why? Danae H. – Austin, TX Danae, It is very probable that your tongue ring is chipping your teeth. Tongue...
View ArticleSnap on smile for a gap
I have a tooth gap that has always bothered me. I finally got up the courage to talk to my dentist about it. He suggested snap on smile, but I was really hoping for something to fix the gap and not...
View ArticleLumineers for a gap is a big mistake
My dentist wants to fix a tooth gap that I have with Lumineers. It seems pretty expensive a treatment to fix a gap. Is this the standard treatment? Anne A. – Maryland Anne, If you’re just wanting to...
View ArticleLumineers for a chipped tooth
I chipped a tooth. When I went to see my dentist. He said the best way to fix it would be to get Lumineers. That’s quite an expensive fix for a chipped tooth. I’m hoping there is another option. If...
View ArticleDo I need a cosmetic dentist for bonding?
I chipped a tooth. My dentist says he can fix it with tooth bonding, but my husband insists that I need a cosmetic dentist and not a general dentist. Who’s right? Amelia C. – Colorado Amelia, In a way,...
View ArticleBest repair for chipped, yellowed teeth?
I have two chipped teeth thanks to a lost wresting match with an endtable. I need to get them fixed. That got me thinking that I’ve been wanted to do something about how yellow my teeth are. Is there...
View ArticleWhat if I can’t afford two porcelain veneers?
I have a tooth gap that has embarrassed me for years. I have saved up to get it fixed. My dentist suggested two porcelain veneers. When I found out the price I was floored. I might could afford one....
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