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How come my brand new porcelain veneers and crowns are turning yellow in just over a month? (Phot

Porcelain Crowns & Veneers Yellowing
Jul 3, 2018

I would highly suggest keeping your dentistry, especially the more costly procedures, “local”.  I discourage patients whom want me to perform more complicated procedures such as smile make overs, Invisalign, implants, oral surgery and 3D CAD/CAM ceramic work that if they couldn’t get to my office for frequent appointments and emergencies to find a “local” dentist whom can take personal and individualized care of their dental needs and OWN their dentistry by warranty.  Unfortunately, T…

Can you get Veneers after getting teeth trimmed for Dental Crowns?

Veneers AFTER Crowns
Jun 22, 2018

A crown prep for a tooth is 360 degrees all around and over the top of a tooth, a veneer is just what you see on the front and minimal on the back of the tooth (think vinyl siding on a house…not stronger but updates the look) You can Veneer over an existing healthy crown in certain situations but is not usually advisable.  If you have crowns, stick with crowns.  I almost only use eMax type crowns as they are plenty strong and offer the best cosmetics, zirconia crowns are harder but look a…

Can the shape of my veneers be adjusted? 2 weeks post-op.

Veneer Adjustments
Jun 1, 2018

Yes your veneers can be adjusted.  When we “adjust”, remember it is usually a “reduction” and may not be reversible, so go slow over a few visits.Some materials are easier to polish after adjustments like the newer ceramics but the older “porcelain” is easier to adjust but may loose luster if it is in the visual zone (not bite or length).Lastly, work with your dentist in conveying what you want to adjust, so go into the visit with a plan.  Tell them exactly what to shorten, sharpen, etc. …

Got 2 Veneers a month ago and now I’m experiencing a popping on my tooth. What would be causing m

Popping Teeth
May 30, 2018

With limited information, my first thought is that the length may be too long and that could be creating additional pressure onto the teeth which could allow increased tooth mobility, not veneer loosening at this time.The steps I typically take are 1) make sure the bite is harmonious especially with “parafunction/bruxism” unconscious habit biting (usually@sleep) 2) marginal polishing 3) marginal thickness 4) biological width (depth) of the gum sulcus.Also, I have seen gums take 3-4 months to…

I have had an extraction a week ago. Can I have a bridge?

Bridge AFTER Extraction
May 25, 2018

A bridge relies on the adjacent teeth and their strength to hold in a dummy crown called a pontic.  There are numerous types and designs of a “bridge” but the most common is a 3 unit bridge whereas there is a healthy tooth on each side of the lost tooth site.  I typically will plan this prior to removing the tooth so my patients will not have to have a gap but it is sometimes unavoidable until the site has healed.  Your may have other options depending on your teeth and the area of loss suc…

Do these mock up veneers look too chunky for my face?

Mock up Veneers
May 23, 2018

You have had more rectangular teeth in the past and the mock ups have added more feminine curvatures.  This may be needed to close the gaps, somehow the teeth will have to get larger to do this if utilizing veneers alone.  You could request the dentist to make the mock up veneers slightly less curved or more square if possible to see the difference but I kinda like your new smile contours.  It is a very personal decision and you should be comfortable with the shape.

Is IPR required for closing space using Invisalign?

Invisaling IPR
May 23, 2018

IPR is usually indicated for CREATING space in crowded cases and not closing space.  To close space we will utilize virtual C Chain elastics, tipping and constriction of the arch.