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What Can Be Suggested to Prevent Cracking of New Porcelain Veneers?

Cracking of porcelain veneers
Aug 21, 2011

Porcelain veneers are very strong when placed on top of a stable foundation and bite forces are controlled. Porcelain is weak when forces are placed sideways. The first important aspect to control forces prior to placing veneers is to be sure the bite is correct and balanced. Chewing and grinding forces must be equally distributed on all teeth and not just hitting on one tooth. Hitting or grinding on one tooth especially from a sideways pressure can cause the porcelain to crack…

What are Contraindication of Enameloplasty?

Enamelplasty a very conservative treatment option
Jul 24, 2011

Enamelplasty is the process of removing slight amounts of enamel without going into the underlying dentin of the tooth.

Obviously, taking away any tooth structure is not the best. However, if the enamel is de-mineralized or stained, the benefits outweigh the risks. If the enamel is healthy we have to ask why it is being altered. First, if removing some healthy tooth structure will prevent long term damage such as a cavity, it is the right thing to do. Often grooves in back teeth harbor…

Is This Best I Can Expect from Invisalign?

Teeth after Invisalign
Jul 16, 2011

The loose teeth can be addressed by your dentist. The jaw needs to be placed in the correct position, called centric relation and the forces distributed evenly on all of the teeth when you grind around. As far as the black triangles, when teeth are moved closer togher that can help eliminate the dark areas. Also, it the bone is in the correct place, the gum tissue can be expected to fill in. I am sure your smile can be improved with minor corrections.

When Do White Gums Return to Normal Color After Teeth Whitening?

White color in the gums
Jul 4, 2011

The white color to the gums after bleaching is a chemical irritation from the peroxide in the bleach. this is nothing to worry about and usually returns to the normal color in a few hours. This happens if the bleach gets under the barrier that was applied. There are no long term affects from a one time exposure.

Crown on Two Front Teeth

Crowns on 2 front teeth
Jul 2, 2011

I would suggest that each front tooth be an individual crown if no bridge is done. A dental implant may be a good option for you. I would not want to remove the veneer and take away more tooth structure to place a crown. The implant can match the veneer great at the end of treatment. Good luck with your decision.

I Feel Cheated. Zoom! Whitening

Zoom Whitening
Jul 2, 2011

The Zoom bleaching kit comes with enough bleach for up to four sessions. Each kit is designed for one patient. If the patient decideds not to do four 15 minute sessions, that is their choice. The kit is then disposed of after the patient. I would talk to your dentist and ask why only one was done and what options you have to complete the treatment.

Why Some Dentists Are Afraid of Taking my Bonding Off?

Removing old bonding
Jun 11, 2011

There should be no reason why old bonding cannot be removed. The dentist removing the old bonding must be aware of what is underneath and inform the patient of any potential risks. A tooth that is mostly bonding may not be stable, but this would be seen from the x-rays. One must be careful not to damage the tooth under the bonding if that tooth was never prepared. What you are asking for makes sense. Good luck with your dentistry.