360-Veneers are a Scam
I told my dentist that I wanted to get a smile makeover with porcelain veneers. He mentioned that because of my overbite, I would be a better candidate for something called 360-veneers. I said that would be fine as long as it would remove more tooth structure. He assured me that hardly any structure would […]
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How Long Can a Root Canal Be Put Off
A while ago my dentist told me he thought my tooth needed a root canal treatment. I did not have enough money for one and he wasn’t willing to let me pay later, so it had to wait. I’ve been saving up. It’s been a while and now the tooth doesn’t hurt a bit and […]
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What Do I Do If I’m Allergic to My Denture?
I had dentures made a few weeks ago. They fit wonderfully, but I’m afraid I may be allergic to them. On my first day wearing them, I had some itching. The longer the day went on, the more of a reaction I started having. My cheek and eyes started swelling. I took them out and […]
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Am I Too Old For Inivisalign?
I am almost 70 and have always been embarrassed by how crooked my teeth are. My granddaughter has suggested that it’s not too late to fix them and mentioned Invisalign. She said they are braces that have no metal on them. Is that true? Am I too old for it? Elenora Dear Elenora, Your […]
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