Category Archives: Cosmetic dentistry

Tetracycline and teeth

My doctor wants me to take tetracycline, but I’ve heard it can really stain your teeth. What do you think? Bruce W.- Brooklyn, NY Bruce, Generally tetracycline only stains teeth that are still forming. If your teeth are already erupted, … Continue reading

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I need straight teeth, fast!

I really want to straighten my teeth and I don’t have a lot of time. I’m planning to be married in less than a year and I want to have an absolutely stunning smile for my wedding. My teeth are … Continue reading

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My porcelain veneers do not feel smooth

I am not satisfied with my porcelain veneers. They don’t feel smooth like my natural teeth and I think they look pasty. I have had my dentist polish them two times already and I still don’t like the look of … Continue reading

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Will Snap-On Smile Work for me?

Hello, Let me start by saying I cannot afford expensive cosmetic dentistry treatments like porcelain veneers. I was wondering if there is anything else that is more affordable that I could use to solve the spacing I have between my … Continue reading

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Will a single porcelain veneer look okay?

I am starting to second guess my decision to get a single porcelain veneer on my front tooth. I went in to get it put on today and it looks terrible. It looks extremely fake next to my other front … Continue reading

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Is it possible to whiten dental bonding?

Hello, I had dental bonding done on my two front teeth about 14 years ago. It probably needs to be replaced, but honestly I just can’t afford it right now. It is my understanding that the bonding doesn’t change color … Continue reading

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How long do resin veneers last?

Can you tell me how long resin veneers typically last? I’m afraid that they will all start failing all together at once. Any insight you have would be helpful. Thanks, – Kay from Michigan Kay, Porcelain veneers will last for … Continue reading

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Crack in porcelain veneer

Hello, My porcelain veneers are 13 years old now and I have had to have two of the six replaced because they were cracked. The other day I noticed a very small crack in one of the front veneers. It … Continue reading

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Problem with porcelain veneer

I grew up dealing with ugly tetracycline stains on my teeth. So it has been over a decade now that I had porcelain veneers placed. I’m not sure what happened, but yesterday one of the veneers came off. My cosmetic … Continue reading

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Good Experience With Snap-on Smile

Hello, I decided to get a Snap-on Smile about four years ago now. My teeth have always been discolored and crooked. I have have a tooth that is missing. The Snap-on Smile has worked great to give me straight, white … Continue reading

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