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Veneers for Chipped and Decayed Teeth?

Dental Veneers for Chipped Teeth
Jun 5, 2017

Dental Veneers can be a great option to restore chipped or decayed teeth. Composite veneers might be a suitable short-term option or you could consider porcelain veneers as a better long-term option. However before veneers could be placed, the underlying teeth should be as healthy as possible. I would certainly advise against pulling your teeth out wherever possible, this option should be reserved as a last resort.

Are Porcelain Veneers Recommended for Really Crooked Teeth?

Porcelain Veneers vs Teeth Straightening
Jun 1, 2017

It is possible to correct crooked teeth with porcelain veneers. However if the degree of crowding is severe enough, there may be a need to straighten the teeth first through orthodontic treatment before undergoing porcelain veneers. A large number of my patients undergo orthodontic treatment prior to placement of the porcelain or dental veneers. This doesn’t necessarily mean braces for 2 years – we can often achieve the desired amount of movement through a relatively short course of I…

With Invisalign, is It Okay to Drink Liquids Other Than Water?

Why you should remove Invisalign Aligners when drinking fluids (aside from water)
May 8, 2017

Hi Bama, great question. I always advise my patients to take their aligners out to drink (other than water). The issue with leaving aligners in whilst drinking is that the liquid pools in the aligners, and then the sugar is left sitting on the teeth for long periods of time which can definitely cause cavities to form.

Will Invisalign Correct an Overbite?

Invisalign can treat Overbite and Overjet concerns
May 8, 2017

Yes, with proper planning by the Doctor and the appropriate use of aligners by the patient, it is definitely possible for Invisalign to correct both overbite and overjet. I have successfully corrected both of these using Invisalign.

Dental bonding? post braces, need some urgent advice.

Composite Veneers ( Direct & Bonded) is my Recommended Dental Bonding treatment
May 8, 2017

Hi Julia, this is quite a common tale. It sounds as though there has been a bit of wear and tear and now the edges of your front teeth are chipped and uneven. I would not recommend filing them down as this would only shorten them further. I think direct (bonded) composite veneers / additions would be the most affordable and conservative treatment option. This is perfectly safe and doesn’t require any tooth reduction, unlike porcelain crowns or veneers.