I am planning on getting porcelain veneers for a smile makeover, but have a concern. I have a sensitivity to Novocain. Recently, a friend who had porcelain veneers told me that after they put the numbing gel on her, that her hands started shaking and did so for about 15 minutes. I am concerned this […]
Is Zoom Whitening Better?
I talked to my dentist about whitening my teeth. I was planning on just doing it with those regular bleaching trays. He had just invested in this new machine– a Zoom Whitening machine. He mentioned that my teeth would get whiter with the Zoom machine than with the trays. I do want really white teeth, […]
Getting a Beautiful Smile
I really want to do a smile makeover. My dentist knows about my desire and is offering to do one for me. The thing is, he’s a general dentist not a cosmetic specialist. How do I know if my dentist can give me a beautiful smile? Katherine Dear Katherine, It’s wise you’re asking this question. […]
How Do You Know if a Dentist is Good?
I’m thinking about getting my teeth whitened and then getting porcelain veneers. How will I know if the dentist is good enough? Ben Dear Ben, You’ve asked a great question. Before I answer I want to make sure you know that porcelain veneers can whiten your teeth along with the rest of the smile makeover […]
Is It Safe to go to a Regular Dentist for Porcelain Veneers?
I’m interested in getting porcelain veneers. My dentist says he does them, but he’s a general dentist. Should I go to a cosmetic dentist for this or am I safe with my dentist? Meg Dear Meg, Your question brings up quite a common misconception. Every cosmetic dentist is a general dentist. There isn’t a recognized […]
Will Dental Implants Give Me Teeth Like Jamie Foxx?
I lost a couple of teeth in a car accident. I’ve been seriously depressed over this, but just read that Jamie Foxx had a tooth knocked out for a movie role. He looks like he has great teeth. If I got dental implants would my smile look that nice? Cecilia Dear Cecilia, I did some […]