Cosmetic dentistry Q & A

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How long do porcelain veneers and crowns last?

My teeth have a yellow shade because of a wrong high dose antibiotic treatment I had as a child. I am now 43 and after many years thought I could give myself shiny bright teeth as a present. There is nothing wrong with the shapes of my teeth....
Asked by badem | 132 days ago | 1 Answer

How long do Invisalign results last?

I have always had straight teeth, but they started to shift when I turned 23 (I'm 24 now and they are still shifting). If I get Invisalign and straighten my teeth, will the results be permanent, or will I have to worry about shifting...
Asked by BrookeAnn3018 | 197 days ago | 1 Answer


Zoom teeth whitening - How long will the pain last?

I had the procedure done this morning at 11am and I am in the worst pain I have ever been in. I read one comment from a patient who experienced pain for a year...is that possible? ...
Asked by nikkid | 155 days ago | 3 Answers

Invisalign - After treatment, what type of retainer will I get?

I was wondering when your done with the Invisalign treatment , I know you get a retainer and usually it is a clear retainer that looks exactly like invisalign. I heard that the metal Hawley retainers are best for when you are done with the...
Asked by Melody5 | 153 days ago | 3 Answers

Has anyone had a lower front tooth extraction to accomodate Invisalign?

I had a consultation for Invisalign and I have the option of a tooth extraction or filing. I have concerns with filing and how it might impact my teeth down the road, but more so because my orthodontist cannot guarantee I wont need additional...
Asked by nitpc133 | 124 days ago | 1 Answer

Will Invisalign fix flared out tooth problems?

My two front teeth flare out with a gap, plus I have an overbite - would invisalign fix this...
Asked by cheeseplease | 149 days ago | 1 Answer

Will Invisalign permanently change my bite?

I just started Invisalign yesterday, and it seems to be okay so far, but it is changing my bite. It has definitely moved my teeth, and now when I try to bite (when eating, for example), my front top and bottom teeth hit each other (to be...
Asked by sunshine19 | 154 days ago | 1 Answer

Can I keep my gap if I get veneers?

I have always had a slight gap between my front teeth (see photo).  The gap was much wider when I was a kid, but it closed some when I had my frenulum clipped.  I want to get veneers to make my front teeth look more uniform and to...
Asked by rainbowlightbrite | 167 days ago | 3 Answers

Invisalign - How long does it take to get your aligners?

I went to my dentist several weeks ago and got my imprints and pics of my teeth for my Invisalign. I was wondering how long it will take for my dentist to get my aligners? I am so excited to start the treatment and have become...
Asked by Melody5 | 157 days ago | 2 Answers

Is there any pain involved with veneers?

How painful are veneers to have put on? I kind of have a phobia with dentists and any procedure. Also which are better composite or...
Asked by queenshirley | 169 days ago | 3 Answers

Same day dental veneers vs. lab made veneers

Please explain why veneer type may be better than the...
Asked by Edward in San Jose | 68 days ago | 1 Answer


Does bleaching work on gray teeth?

Asked by Anonymous | 1 year ago | 1 Answer

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