Can a Dental Flipper Make My Teeth Look Straight?
I want to have straight-looking teeth but am way too old for braces. I was thinking that I could get a dental flipper that could make my teeth look straight if I put it on top of them. Tracey Dear Tracey, I think you may be confusing a dental flipper for something like a Snap-on […]
Can a Dental Flipper Make Teeth Look Straight?
I have crooked teeth but feel I am too old for braces. I’ve heard about a dental flipper that can snap onto your teeth and make them look straight. Will this really work? Theresa Dear Theresa, I think whoever told you this had a dental flipper confused with the snap-on smile. A dental flipper is […]
Options for a Tooth Gap
I have an 8mm gap in my front teeth. My dentist is suggesting I get Lumineers to fix that but I’m a bit nervous about that. I see the Lumineers have mixed reviews. Are there other options for me that do not include 3 years in metal braces? Cameron Dear Cameron, Whatever you do, please […]
Invisalign and Retainers
I am on my last pair of aligners and need to move out of state. It is rather sudden, but my mother had a stroke and will need a lot of care. I can work from anywhere so I’m going to move there to be closer to her. I don’t know if I will need […]
Should I whiten and straighten before porcelain veneers?
I am thinking about getting porcelain veneers since I don’t love my front teeth, especially my top ones. I have looked a little and know it’s expensive to get porcelain veneers, so if I’m going to get them, I want them to look the best they can. Should I do teeth whitening and invisalign before […]
Protruded teeth
I have teeth that protrude and wondered what my options are for fixing them? Amanda B.- Cincinnati Amanda, When it comes to dealing with protruding teeth, you have three general options: Traditional Braces: These are the same wire and metal brackets that people think of when braces come to mind. They take about 2-3 years. […]
Teeth maintenance with invisalign
I am thinking about getting Invisalign and wondered if you could tell me what kind of maintenance is required. How often will they have to be worked on? How do I clean them? Is it hard to eat? Franny- Indiana Franny, Invisalign is very low maintenance. You’ll need to switch out your aligners every two […]
Invisalign
I keep seeing these TV ads for invisalign and wondered if they are the real deal. Do they really straighten your teeth like braces and are they really invisible? I’ve wanted to get my crooked teeth fixed for a while, but I put it off for so long that I’d feel kind of dumb wearing […]
Fixing a large gap
I have a gap between my two front teeth that his about 10 mm. I’ve already been told I am not a candidate for Snap-on Smile, so my next route is to get Lumineers. I know I should probably get braces, but I’m 42 and would just feel silly wearing them. Am I going to […]
Frequency of visits during Invisalign
I am interested in Invisalign but I live in a rural area. I was wondering how often I have to go into the dentist for Invisalign treatment? Do I really have to go in every couple weeks for a fitting or can they send me the new aligners in the mail? – Catherine in Wyoming […]