I am disabled and have a hard time getting places. I have friends who take me to the grocery store and doctor’s appointments, but I really hate asking them if it isn’t necessary. I’ve recently come into a little bit of money and want to straighten my teeth. They aren’t too bad, just some mild […]
Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors
My daughter is about to graduate high school. She’s always had a problem where her adult lateral incisors are missing. This has made her very subconscious about her smile. My dentist is suggesting we pull the baby incisors and then get Invisalign to close the gap. I just wanted to get a second opinion before […]
Invisalign and Missing Teeth
I want to straighten my teeth. I spent my life embarrassed by my smile. My parents did not have much money and couldn’t get me braces when I was a child. I had some baby teeth that didn’t have adult teeth underneath them. One of them had to come out last year because it got […]
Her Dentist Doesn’t Know How to Fix Her Problem
I have a large tooth gap. My dentist said it was 8mm wide. I feel I am too old for braces, so my dentist is suggesting I get Lumineers. It’s pretty expensive. Do you think Snap-on smile will work for me? Tim Dear Tim, Snap-on Smile is not a permanent fix. It’s a piece of […]
Smile Care Club Versus Invisalign
I keep seeing these advertisements for Smile Care Club. Does it work like Invisalign? Is it safe? Olivia Dear Olivia, Invisalign and Smile Care Club have some similarities. They both use clear aligners which are designed to be worn for a certain period of time and then switch them out for the next pair. They […]
Dental Flipper for Straight Teeth?
I have some crooked teeth which have bothered me my entire adult life. My smile has always embarrassed me and led to me hiding my smile as often as I can. I finally have the money to do something about it but feel I am too old for braces at this point in my life. […]
Invisalign Without a Dentist
I am at the tail end of my Invisalign treatment. My dentist knew I was moving out of state and gave me the last two sets of my aligners. I haven’t had any problems thus far. Do I need to find another Invisalign dentist when I move or can I just use the aligners at […]
Can a Dentist Fix My Tooth Gap?
I’ve always had perfect teeth but lately I’ve noticed a small gap between my front teeth. It’s not huge but totally bugs me. I want to get my perfect smile back. What can I do? I was thinking Invisible braces. Is that a decent option? Kaylie Dear Kaylie, There’s nothing wrong with wanting to have […]
Smile Makeover on a Budget
I have a reunion coming up that I’m dreading. I had a horribly ugly smile in High School and was mercifully teased for it. I know I should be above the insecurities of High School, but I really thought my life would be different by now. But, I’m buried in student loans and haven’t been […]