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Keeping Our Patients Safe

Keeping Our Patients Safe

Dear Friends:
I am excited to announce that we are being allowed to see patients again. We will be opening on Weds. June 3rd. We have made improvements to keep you and the staff safe. We would like to ease your concerns about coming to the office.

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Archives for September 2015

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I can’t believe I was having this ridiculous conversation with a dentist. She is not my regular dentist because my dentist doesn’t do snap on smile. Maybe I see why now. I got the thing and it fits right but it’s yellow. Who in the world would order a yellow snap on smile? She says it’s the color I approved. Also I cannot believe the lab would not question the color. I am disgusted and disappointed. Now what? Ally

Ally – Your concern is understandable. No one who wants to seriously improve his or her smile would ask for yellow teeth. You can respectfully speak with your dentist again about your disappointment, and ask what can be done to resolve it.

A Snap-On Smile is a colorfast appliance that fits over your natural teeth. Although the color of the appliance cannot be changed, it can be remade in the color of your choice.

We strongly encourage patients to ensure they have good and clear communication with a cosmetic dentist before receiving any treatment. Ask for a visual example of what you will receive. If you receive a restoration that was not what you wanted, immediately make it known to the dentist.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.

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I think that Zoom was too strong for my teeth. This is why I went to a dentist for whitening, to prevent problems like this. It’s not that people can see the lines but since I was looking up close in the mirror to see how white my teeth got I see these lines in 2 of my teeth. Can this be reversed? Skylar

Skylar – Zoom bleaching breaks down stains in your teeth, but it won’t cause your teeth to fracture. There are other factors that can make tiny cracks in your teeth more noticeable after bleaching them—whether you use Zoom or another brand. Below are some things to consider.

  • Craze lines – This type of crack is common. And whitening your teeth can make craze lines more noticeable. Only the outer layer of your teeth—the tooth enamel—is affected by craze lines. The cracks are harmless and painless.
  • What causes the lines? Trauma, grinding your teeth, biting your nails or hard surfaces. If you find that after teeth whitening, there are very noticeable craze lines in your teeth, a cosmetic dentist can use dental bonding to carefully conceal the lines.

Although a tooth with a craze line shouldn’t hurt, if you do experience pain in the tooth, or if you have a cracked tooth for any other reason, be certain to schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist.

This post is sponsored by Bedminster, NJ dentist Dr. Allyson Hurley.