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Can a provisional crown/bridge for my six top teeth be redone?

New Provisional Crown/Bridge for Top teeth
Nov 15, 2015

Hello and thank you for your question. I think you would like the permanent crowns to correct the overjet a little bit more (not completely) and appear “back” a little further. You would like to have the provisional crowns altered to reflect this.This may be possible, however, usually a certain amount is removed from each tooth in anticipation of the thickness and appearance of the future crowns. If we are restoring a tooth in its current position, we remove 1.5 – 2 mm of the outer layer of…

I have put on braces in the past but I’m still not pleased with my smile

Unhappy with Smile after Braces
Nov 15, 2015

Hello and thank you for your question. I think the previous answer from the oral surgeon, Dr. Jamali, was a good option. I have a few additional thoughts.Here is what I see from the photos you posted (I can’t see how much of your lower teeth show when you are biting completely together):1) “Gummy smile” showing the top gums above your top front teeth.2) Too much vertical overbite (top front teeth covering lower front teeth)3) Overall a nice smile, but your concerns are validI would first…

Is Invisalign the right option for me?

Invisalign treatment
Jun 15, 2015

Thank you for your excellent question. First – you have an “open bite” not an “over bite”. Invisalign can definitely treat open bites. It is also very important to wear retainers after the treatment is completed.The length of treatment is hard to predict without making models and taking photos of your teeth. This is the first step with Invisalign treatment. It will generate a video (called a Clincheck) which shows you the finished result and predicts how long the treatment will take. From…

I have my wedding after 6 month, I want to do my teeth whitening as my age is 28 yrs , so could I go

Tooth Whitening
Jun 3, 2015

Congratulations on your wedding! Yes, tooth whitening is an excellent idea. There are two types of whitening: take home and in-office whitening. The take home process involves bleaching trays which you wear for a few hours daily for about 2 weeks. The in office process is a one time appointment in the dental office which takes about 90 minutes. We do a lot of in office whitening in my office using the Phillips Zoom system . A bleaching light with lower temperature LED bulbs…

I wanted to know how much it would cost to get my gap filled in?

Gap Filled In
May 24, 2015

Hello,Thank you for your excellent question. There are 3 ways to fill in your midline gap:1) Move teeth orthodontically. This can be done with Invisalign – the clear plastic trays which move teeth without wearing traditional braces. Depending how much additional tooth movement is needed the cost would range from $2000-$5000 for this.2) Add tooth colored bonding material to the side of both teeth to fill the gap. This would be both teeth wider. This is the least expensive option, but the…

Would it be safe to whiten enamel teeth?

Whitening translucent teeth
May 23, 2015

This is an excellent question. In general, whitening products are all peroxide based and differ mostly in the concentration or dosage of the whitening agent. Crest white strips have a lower dosage of the active ingredient since they are not dispensed by a licensed professional.The process will not damage your teeth. Translucent enamel is usually thinner, but whitens at the same rate as the rest of your teeth. I suggest you try it over the course of one to two weeks while monitoring the…

I have one canine tooth that is crooked and needs to be pulled down. But I don’t want braces. Can Inv

Extruding a Canine Tooth
May 23, 2015

This is an excellent question. Yes – a canine tooth in this position can be “pulled down” or extruded, during Invisalign treatment. An attachment (bonded button) will be placed on your tooth during treatment to allow the clear Invisalign trays to move the tooth in a downward direction. The tooth colored button will be removed after treatment is complete.I hope you consider Invisalign as an option. Many people have found it to be a comfortable and easy alternative to traditional braces.