Breast Implants: Info, Prices, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Does the Possibility of Having a Root Canal Decreases After Getting a Crown?

old fillings; to root canal or not
Jun 25, 2013

Chances are the reason you need a crown is because the previous filling went bad, decay grew beneath it or it cracked. If you use a crown you will protect the tooth. However, the years of bacteria being inside your tooth will be hard to ignore. I recommend my patients they get a root canal to protect the crown they are getting and avoiding having to pay for a second one.

It has been my experience that a large percent of the teeth that get crowned end up needing a root…

Can You Eat Without Molars?

with out molars
Jun 25, 2013

You can eat with molars. You can eat without teeth! If you look at the molars from the goodyear blimp view, you will see a large space. like a table. There teeth were meant for chewing. If you look at the roots, the have two or three large root, to survive the forces while you eat.

Look at the pre-molars, the ones in front of the molar from the same view. They are smaller but still have space to chew. The roots are smaller, but may may two. They were…

Braces for 5 Years but Treatment Went Wrong Now I Again Want to Make my Teeth Perfectly Straight? (ph

confused
Jun 25, 2013

For every patient their is a different solution. It is very hard to give you a treatment plan based on a picture. The dentist, preferably an orthodontist, will use all the tools available to give you a treatment plan to deliver the results that you both agree.

If you can’t agree on the results walk away. Many dentist are aggressive and many are conservative. You need to evaluate what your are willing to do and find someone who can deliver what you want with the…

I Had the Locators Put in my Lower Denture Thursday, and Friday They Will Not Snap In. What Could Be

dental experience
Jun 25, 2013

Things happen in life, things happen in dentistry. If you need open heart surgery you go to a specialist, the best best in town. Somehow dentist have turned into one stop shops. They like to keep the work in house. I personally believe in using the best procedures and doctors for the well being of MY patients. Notice, MY patients, I believe, MY patients are the reason I work. I have to deliver the best possible care to MY patients. SO, if I…

Temporary Veneers Are So Bulky and Wide?

temporaries bulky
Mar 19, 2013

Its very hard to made a thin, esthetic temporary for the front teeth that won’t break. The material used, is acrylic. It is not the strongest. The are bulky to make sure they don’t break. Think about the final result and you will be ok. That is why I changed my technique and do only Lumineers.

How Much of the Natural Tooth is Taken off Before Veneers And/or Lumineers? I Am Very Nervous

Dear Nervous
Jan 18, 2013

When it comes to Lumineers, you really need to be careful. Many Dentist will numb you up and just cut your teeth. It is very hard to tell you how much tooth will removed, however, I will tell you to run if you see a needle to numb you up. I have been doing Lumineers since 1997 and HAVE NEVER USED A NEEDLE. The amount of reduction needed is case by case.

I will tell you, that if your dentist has been certified in for Lumineers Placement you should be fine…

How Much Does One Dental Implant Cost?

WOW, this is difficult
Jan 10, 2013

Ancient chinese proverb; YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FORM. I know this is not what you wanted to hear. Many times, dentist you so many technological advances that it makes it expensive on the patient. However, if the dentist is using the technology the result will be more predictable. There are machine like the ICAT with software like Simplant, which allows a dentist to plan the whole treatment and placement. He will be able to make a surgical stent that will direct…