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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I had two crowns done. One of them looks darker than the other. It is the tooth that had a root canal done on it and had turned darker. I spoke with my dentist about my concern with a color difference. He said not to worry about it he’d take care of it. He even took a picture of the teeth t
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My dentist says I need crowns on my front teeth. Will I still be able to play my trumpet?

Mark S.- Kansas City.

Mark,

What a great question. The answer is yes, IF they are done properly. The thickness and position of teeth not only affect your appearance, but your speech, you
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First let me start by saying I absolutely love how I look with my new crowns. They make my smile so much more beautiful. The only problem I have is that it feels sort of gritty when my tongue touches them and it is driving me crazy. I’m used to the smoothness of my natural teeth. Is there a
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Hello Dr. Hurley,

My dentist is placing a crown on my right rear molar. I asked him if he could use porcelain, and he told me that the crown have to be metal or gold, because there isn’t enough space between my teeth. I thought I read somewhere that metal takes up more space than porcela
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