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Frequently asked questions about Cosmetic Dentistry

We get a lot of questions about cosmetic dentistry from our visitors. Click here if you'd like to ask Dr. Hall a question.

You may also want to visit our cosmetic dentistry blog for answers to questions asked by visitors.

Here are some of the cosmetic dentistry questions from visitors to this site:

Questions about porcelain veneers:

bulletCan I whiten my porcelain veneers?
bulletWhat can you tell me about Lumineers?
bulletHow much do porcelain veneers cost?
bulletI'm getting stains on the edges of my porcelain veneers. What should I do?
bulletWhat to do about general staining of porcelain veneers.
bulletI've noticed that with some veneers there is a discoloration of the gums around the veneers. Is this common? Are we likely to get discoloration of the gums around Lumineers?
bulletThere is an awful smell coming from between my porcelain veneers. What is this?
bulletMy teeth are too small. Will porcelain veneers fix this?
bulletI got four porcelain veneers, but they look fake. Can I demand my money back?
bulletHow much do lumineers cost?
bulletI'm missing some front teeth. If I get dental implants combined with porcelain veneers, will they match?
bulletFour months after getting them, one of my Lumineers has cracked, another has stain, and the color isn't white enough. What should I do?
bulletI have porcelain veneers and one of the teeth is just starting to get very sensitive to cold and hot. Is it possible to get a cavity with veneers?

Questions about whitening or bleaching:

bulletDoes extended bleaching damage your teeth and gums?
bulletWhich is better, Zoom whitening or dentist-supervised at home whitening?
bulletWhat about over-the-counter bleaching products. Do they work?
bulletHow good are Crest Whitestrips for whitening?
bulletWhat whitening toothpaste do you recommend for my teeth?
bulletCan I whiten my teeth while I'm pregnant or nursing?
bulletMy teeth have tetracycline stain. Can I bleach them?
bulletI have bonding over my tetracycline stains. What should I do?
bulletMy teeth are becoming very sensitive while I'm bleaching. What should I do?
bulletI have a crown on a front tooth. Can I still whiten my teeth?
bulletWill teeth bleaching damage dental work in my mouth?
bulletWill my teeth stay the same bright white color, or will I have discolored teeth again as I get older?

Questions about porcelain crowns

bulletWhat is a porcelain crown?
bulletHow much do porcelain crowns cost?
bulletShould I have an all porcelain crown or a porcelain fused to metal crown on my front tooth?

General cosmetic dentistry questions:

bulletHow should I have my tetracycline stains treated
bulletI am getting tooth stains from coffee and tobacco. What should I do?
bulletWhat are porcelain onlays?
bulletCan you find me a cosmetic dentist who participates in my dental insurance network?
bulletMy dentist prescribed Peridex mouth rinse for my gum disease, but it has turned my teeth brown. Is there any treatment for this?
bulletI have "black triangles" between my teeth. How can those be fixed?
bulletMy dentist wants to do gum contouring. Is this necessary? And what's the difference between that and crown lengthening?
bulletI have a large tooth gap. What's the best way to fix that?

Questions about white fillings and amalgam fillings:

bulletHow much should white fillings cost?
bulletQuestion: my dentist wants to put a composite filling over my amalgam filling rather than replace it completely with an entire white filling. Is this a good idea?
bulletA patient's bad experience with pain after getting white fillings. This underscores the importance of a properly trained dentist for white fillings.

Miscellaneous questions (bonding and other questions):

bulletI have a broken front tooth, and it looks pretty bad. Do I have to have a porcelain crown, or will tooth bonding work?
bulletMy dentist lengthened my lateral incisors, but the bonding material is too translucent. Will a real cosmetic dentist fix this?
bulletI need some bonding work done but I'm pregnant. Can I still do it?
bulletAm I too young for tooth bonding?
bulletI don't like my porcelain veneers and want them replaced with composite veneers. Can I do that? And what do you recommend?

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More answers come all the time. Check page two of frequently asked questions. Also check our page of general dentistry questions.

  

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