Whenever we meet with a patient to discuss their interest in dental implants, one of the first questions we always hear is, “What will it cost?” We wish it was that easy to give you a quote. But the fact is, just as every mouth is different, what your final expense will be depends on […]
Photo of bulimia teeth damage
We found a web page that has some photos of a bulimia victims. Here is one of the photos. Photo credit: Healthline The typical pattern we see is illustrated in this photo: complete loss of enamel on the insides of the upper front teeth, causing a yellowing of the teeth. You’ll also notice missing enamel […]
Problems with Crowns
I’ve had dental crowns put on in the past and this is the first time I’ve had any problems with any of them. I just got two new ones. The problem seems to be that they can’t touch their opposing teeth. Is that weird? It really bothers me. River S.- Sun Valley River, You’re not […]
Sensitive Crowns
I had three porcelain crowns put on a few weeks ago. They are very sensitive, especially to hot and cold. I’ve had a second opinion and he said there doesn’t seem to be anything obviously wrong with them. What should I do? Rebecca W.- Ft. Worth, TX Rebecca, It is not uncommon for porcelain crowns […]
Loose Invisalign Aligners
My dentist said I should keep my aligners in for two weeks, but after 3 days they feel so loose they are driving me crazy. If I just go ahead and put the next set in it feels better. Is it possible my teeth fix faster than most people’s? Cara C.- Philadelphia Cara, Your teeth […]
Problems after braces
I just had my braces removed. I’ve worn them for two years. For some reason there are white spots on my teeth, as well as little “dips”. My teeth also seem to be getting very stained, even though I don’t drink things like coffee. Do you know what it going on? Is there any way […]