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Implant Teeth Don’t Match

Posted on January 30, 2022 by writeradmin.

I had to get two dental implants on teeth that you can see when I smile. One is a front tooth and one is a canine. The implants themselves seem okay, but the teeth parts don’t match my other teeth. I’m guessing if they were beside one another they’d match each other, but they look weird and matte compared to the rest of my teeth. Is there anything that can fix this?

Ruth

Dear Ruth,

Diagram of a dental implant

There is always a way to get a dental crown to match your other teeth. However, your dentist may not have the cosmetic skills to do it. I would start by asking him to redo them. But, this second time, tell him you want them placed with a temporary try in paste, so you can make certain they match before they are permanently bonded on.

If he’s unwilling to re-do them, and the dental implants themselves are in good condition, you won’t have much recourse. You may have to bite the bullet and pay for new porcelain crowns by a dentist who has more cosmetic skills than your current dentist.

If it does come down to that, look for a dentist who is accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry or one recommended on the mynewsmile.com website. Dentists from either group will be able to create beautiful crowns that blend in perfectly with your natural teeth. Just make certain they have dental implant training as well so they understand how the crown will fit with the implant.

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Filed Under: Dental Implants Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, implant crowns, matching dental crowns, porcelain crowns

360 Wrap Veneer Scam

Posted on January 25, 2022 by writeradmin.

Before the holidays, I went to my dentist to have a smile makeover done in time for Christmas with my family. When I went in for my consultation she told me that I was a good candidate for 360 Wrap Veneers. My big concern was that going all around the tooth they would need to take off more tooth structure than I was comfortable with. She assured me they wouldn’t need to take off much. So, I agreed. The temporaries seemed okay, but the permanent ones have had varies “teeth” fall out three different times. Once the wrap veneer came off, I noticed my tooth was just a little nub. This is not what I was expecting. I’ve followed all of their directions religiously. I don’t eat anything hard. I cut things up into tiny pieces and make sure things are further back when I chew. I even wear a nightguard when I sleep. They’re talking about getting a more powerful cement, but wouldn’t they have a good cement to begin with? I am beginning to feel taken for a ride and don’t know what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Regina

Dear Regina,

I hate to say this, but you have been taken for a ride. Porcelain veneers are thin wafers of porcelain that go on the front of your tooth. The tooth preparation is minimal, similar to what you see in the image below.

Teeth prepped for porcelain veneers

Porcelain Veneer Preparation

This is not at all what you’ve described. I believe there term 360 Wrap veneers is a deceptive way of saying dental crowns. Crowns go around your entire tooth and would require more tooth structure to be removed in order to make room for the entire restoration. The fact that they can’t keep them in is another issue as well. While creating and bonding porcelain veneers is not taught in dental school, placing dental crowns is the bread and butter of dentistry and no dentist graduates (or at least should not graduate) without knowing how to bond them on properly.  You should not need to take any of the precautions they prescribed for you either. When dental crowns are done correctly, you can eat anything you want. A stronger cement is not likely to fix this. My guess is it has more to do with how they shaped your crowns to begin with.

Instead of just asking for a refund, I want you to tell them you want them to pay for a dentist of your choosing to fix this. Their practice was deceitful in how they handled this so if they give you a hard time about your request, let them know you will be going to the dental board about their ethics violations. That should sober them up.

Who Should Fix This Smile Makeover

You will want an expert cosmetic dentist to create a truly beautiful smile for you. While it is unfortunate that you will be stuck with dental crowns from now on because that tooth structure is gone permanently, you can still have a gorgeous smile. My recommendation is that you look for a dentist who is accredited with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. AACD accredited dentists are the top cosmetic dentists in the world.

I am sorry this has happened to you.

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Filed Under: Porcelain Veneers Tagged With: 360 wrap veneers, AACD accredited dentist, finding an expert cosmetic dentist, smile makeover

Adult with Baby Sized Teeth

Posted on January 6, 2022 by writeradmin.

I need to figure out if there is anything I can do to improve the appearance of my teeth. I am a 33-year-old adult with baby-sized teeth. It is very embarrassing to smile. One of the things I am considering is dental bonding to make the babyish teeth look better.  Is that a good solution? Is there a better one?

Lindsey

Dear Lindsey,

before and after dental bonding

While you could use dental bonding for this, there are drawbacks. First, dental bonding does better on tiny repairs, such as a chipped tooth. For larger repairs, such as what you are facing, you will be much better off with porcelain veneers. Compared to your natural enamel, dental bonding is quite soft. It will scratch and stain easily, making it only a short term solution.

Porcelain veneers, on the other hand, are stronger than your enamel when they are bonded to your teeth. They are also much more stain resistant. When well cared for, you can expect them to last a lifetime in many cases.

Who Should Do Your Porcelain Veneers?

It is important you find an expert cosmetic dentist to do this. Cosmetic dentistry is not a recognized specialty so any general dentist can “do” cosmetic dentistry. On top of that, smile makeovers do not get taught in dental school. If they want to learn how to do beautiful cosmetic work, dentists have to invest in post-doctoral training on their own.

So, how will you know which dentists have this training and which do not? The easiest way is to use an AACD accredited dentist. These dentists have passed stringent exams on both their technical skill and their artistry. They are the top cosmetic dentists in the country and any one of them can create a stunning smile for you.

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Filed Under: Dental Bonding Tagged With: AACD accredited dentist, composite bonding, finding an expert cosmetic dentist, porcelain veneers, smile makeover

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