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

Will pro cera crowns be suitable for me?

Smile makeover
Jun 2, 2018

There are many opinions when it comes to “how many teeth” should be treated to improve a smile. I generally find that crowns on six teeth looks very obvious that treatment has been done, which is it the goal of most patients (Google “Matthew Perry Veneers” to see what I mean). We usually recommend patients put crowns/veneers on either the 4 front teeth, or 8-10 teeth depending on the broadness of the smile. Smile your widest, happiest smile, have someone take a photograph, and count how man…

Does inflamed root of adjacent tooth pose risk to implant?

Implants and infected teeth
Jun 2, 2018

It is very difficult to evaluate your situation well from the images you included because they are so dark and blurred. However it appears that the implant are has lost bone on the lip side (from the photograph) which is more concerning to me than the position of the implant. The little string of tissue under your upper lip (called a frenum) appears to be pulling on the implant area tissue which may be a part of the problem here. Both the apparent bone loss and the frenum position should be…

Are the gaps in my teeth too large for dental bonding?

Filling gaps between front teeth
Jun 2, 2018

Dental bonding or veneers would both work to close the gaps between your teeth and would also correct the sizes to make your smile “flow” better. One thing you should also consider, however, is your tongue position. This was only one set of photos, but your tongue is pressed against your front teeth in these photos. Your tongue muscle is strong enough to move teeth, and I would not be surprised to see gaps opening back up even after you close them with bonding or veneers. If you were my pat…

Why do I still see a slight gray line at my gumline with an all-ceramic crown?

Gray line at gums after crown
Jun 2, 2018

This is likely a two part problem. Without further information, I would say the first part is that the tooth has had root canal treatment, which often significantly darkens the tooth. The second part is a thin gum tissue type, which allows that colour to be seen. In some cases, the tooth can be adjusted prior to making an impression for the crown so that the dark colour can be blocked out. However, depending on how high your smile line is this may never be fully covered. 

I chipped my tooth by my gumline. How severe is it? What is best the treatment for it and how much

Chipped tooth
May 27, 2018

From your photograph, it appears you haven’t chipped your tooth, but the calculus (tartar) that had been growing there. This is plaque which has been allowed to sit on your teeth and harden with time. I would suggest you get yourself an appointment with a dental hygienist to have that removed and your teeth and gums checked. Also, your dental hygienist can show you how to prevent that from continuing to grow, which is important because it contains an astounding amount of bacteria!Good luck!

Post All-on-4 Dental Implants: the swelling has receded but I have large gaps between the plate and

All on 4 Dental Implants
Feb 11, 2018

Congratulations to you for selecting dental treatment that is state-of-the-art! The swelling, then shrinking, of gum tissue during the healing phase is completely normal. Every patient heals differently from any procedure, and there are many factors involved: number of teeth removed, infections present at that time, space needed for new teeth, etc. Protocols may vary, but usually within 3-6 months your dentist will begin to take records for your final smile. During that time, we usually have…

A piece of my tooth chipped off, I believe it’s a filling. Do I need a root canal or just repair of

Chipped tooth
Nov 26, 2017

Your tooth broke due to the underlying cavity. There is also a cavity on the tooth next to it that requires repair. From only looking at the X-ray, it appears you would need fillings on both of those teeth.The more important question to ask is…why did you get those cavities? These are caused by diet, oral hygiene, and bacteria, and it is important to find the cause and correct that before this becomes a problem everywhere in your mouth. In fact, you should be having a complete examination…