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What’s Best to Whiten Very Brown Stains in Between Teeth Due to Smoking?

Brown stains from smoking
Feb 18, 2012

Without a doubt, the best way to eliminate brown stains in between teeth from smoking is TO STOP SMOKING. When smoking is not an issue, there are many ways to remove these stains. Thorough brushing with a high quality toothpaste can remove most stains. A professional cleaning will remove what you miss.

Whitening is not the best solution. It will have an effect, but these whitening products are best suited to lighten overall tooth color. They do in part…

Is There Anything I Can Do for This Chipped Tooth?

Fixing #25
Dec 6, 2011

When a tooth is chipped as a result of constantly banging into the opposing tooth, restoration can be a challenge. Bonding material can be carried up to the esthetic edge, but must be reduced to keep it out of the occlusion. If the restoration hyperoccludes, it will fracture.

In your case and based on your description, either the bonding can be removed and replaced or the tooth prepared for and a veneer placed.

Is It Necessary to Level out Chipped Teeth Before a Veneer Can Be Placed?

Level out Chipped Teeth Before a Veneer
Dec 3, 2011

In general, I do not believe that chipped teeth need to be leveled prior to veneer placement. Sometimes the biting edge of the tooth may be reduced in order to have the veneer wrap over and replace the incisal edge. Minimal surface reduction needs to be balanced with veneer thickness so that enough surface area is preserved to maximize bonding and material strength.

Temporary Cement for my Permanent Implant Crown?

Implant Crown Cementation
Nov 30, 2011

Yes, it is very common to use a "temporary" cement over a "permanent" ement when placing a crown on an implant abutment. Retrievability is one of the most common reasons. The abutment is held onto the implant body by a screw. If the screw breaks, then we would want to have the ability to remove the crown easily so that the screw can be replaced. Most implant cements are closer in formula and strength to temporary cements just for this reason…

Is Replacing Dental Veneers Expensive?

Replacing Veneers
Sep 27, 2011

Nothing in life lasts forever! Not even dental veneers. Potential replacement after 20 years, as you suggest, is not a reason to avoid having them done now. You may invest in a car, drive it for 20 years and then decide it is time to replace it. Your new car will be another investment, but not necessarily a reason to forego a car today.

High quality veneers prepared and placed by a skilled dental professional will last a long time. The aesthetic results and…

I Need Crowns on my Molars. Do the Crowns Have an Odor to Them?

Crowns and Bad Breath
Sep 25, 2011

Crowns do not cause bad breath. Halitosis is the result of plaque and bacteria building up in the mouth. It may also be caused by untreated oral infections such as gum disease, decay or abcess. If a crown is not properly fitted to the preapared tooth, leaving an open margin, then buildup of bacterial in this opening can also cause halitosis.

Skill of the dentist in preparing the tooth for a crown, accuracy of the impression and skill of the lab technician making the…

Gum Discomfort/burning Sensation Just Above the Veneer, Is This Normal?

Burning gum above a veneer
Sep 25, 2011

Most patients do not have adverse reactions to restoration such as porcelain veneers. In rare cases, a patient may have an alergic reaction to the restorative or bonding materials, but these usually manifest themselves shortly after placement.

In your case the sensation involves one of four teeth, suggesting a localized problem. Issues may include the veneer being placed too close to the bone supporting the tooth (violating the biologic width), excess bonding material…