Dental implants are a very successful technology. In about 98% of cases, they work great and last longer than our long-term studies. But in some cases, dental implants do fail. But even in this case, you might not have to give up on your dream of having a replacement tooth that looks [...]
Second opinions are very important, and everyone should get them when they’re considering a major dental procedure. However, research shows that 70% of Americans don’t actually get a second opinion when considering a major medical procedure. Why is this? Here are some of the most common things that keep people from getting a [...]
If you come to your dentist with a problem, such as a chipped tooth or some tooth decay, your dentist is supposed to fix it, not create a new problem. But sometimes it happens that you come from your dentist’s office with as much or more soreness or sensitivity than before. This doesn't necessarily mean [...]
It’s an unfortunately common complaint: dental veneers that look great, but don’t smell so good. This is serious and needs rapid attention. There are a few common reasons for this, but most of them mean you will have to have your veneers redone, or possibly need even more work. Inadequate Oral Hygiene The [...]
You should never shop cosmetic dentistry on the basis of price. If you find what you think is a bargain, you may come to realize, sooner or later, that you got what you paid for--and it's not what you wanted. If you are unhappy with cosmetic dentistry procedures you have received, you don't [...]
If your dentist has told you that you need an expensive, involved, and irreversible treatment, it's understandable if you're nervous. The money, sure, that's one thing. But then there's the procedure itself. It may be invasive, and like all procedures it has risks. Before you decide on the treatment, you want to make sure [...]
