Cosmetic dentistry information for everyone.

How do you know if porcelain crowns or porcelain veneers will be recommended to restore your teeth? The answer depends on the condition of your tee
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Are your gums uneven, too thick, too high, or too low? Your smile can be enhanced with the help of an artistic cosmetic dentist.

Gum contouring, also referred to as gum tissue sculpting or gum reshaping, can shape your gums and enhance your smile. Gum grafting is used when gums recede.

I’ve had porcelain veneers for 7 years. They are the original veneers. My gum line is receding above the veneers but they also are receding above other teeth too. I think some of it is just my aging. I will be 52 years
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I think I want veneers and I am lining up the dentists that I want to see about them. I have 2 appointments scheduled with prosthodontists, but my roommate says that I should see a cosmetic dentist too. Which is the top dentist for porcelain veneers, a cosmetic dentist or a prosthodontist? By the
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I just turned 16. After 2 years of wearing braces, I still hate my teeth. I give up. How old do I have to be to get porcelain veneers? - Jazlyn C.

Jazlyn - You can receive veneers as a teenager, but mo
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One of my top left molars keeps cutting my tongue. It feels sharp and pointy. What will happen to the tooth if I go to the dentist? Thx. Sienna

Sienna – A dentist will examine your tooth. The sharp part of the tooth that is cutting your tongue will be gently shaved, shaped, and polished.
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Almost each of my teeth look like they belong in a different mouth. The shapes are so random it’s crazy. One tooth is pointy but the next tooth is square. Others are round on the edges and there are some that even look more oval. They are poorly shaped. My dentist told me that he can shape them
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So I have spaces between 5 of my top teeth. not all 5 in a row but the spaces are random. I want to close them up and I am wondering which is the best dentist for my teeth. a cosmetic dentist or a orthodontist? Thanks! Sydnee.

Sydnee – An orthodontist will provide you with braces to clos
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In August I got cosmetic bonding on two teeth that got chipped in a bike accident. As soon as the dentist finished and she let me look at my teeth, a) I noticed that the bonding was much whiter than my own teeth and b) the bonding was very lumpy. I complained right away but she told me it needed
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I got porcelain veneers 3 weeks ago and they are killing me. Eight veneers and my teeth are hurting really bad. I have been taking ibuprofen every day since I got them. I know it’s no good for my stomach. Yes, I have called my dentist several times and visited the office complaining about the p
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