Cosmetic Dentistry Blog Cosmetic Dentistry Blog Retired accredited cosmetic dentist Dr. David Hall answers questions from visitors. Straightforward and sometimes blunt, some dentists aren't going to like what he says.
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Why can?t I whiten my teeth by rinsing with peroxide?
2008-01-22 04:56:00 Dr. Hall, On the subject of teeth whitening, why can’t I just rinse with 3% hydrogen peroxide that I can buy in the drug store to achieve mild whitening? - Cathy in Louisiana Cathy, Rinsing with peroxide might have a mild tooth whitening effect. But it will be very, very mild. The problem is that the whitening agent has ... More About: Teeth
Is Zoom whitening for teeth with uneven color?
2008-01-22 00:11:00 Dr. Hall, My daughter just got her braces off and there were white spots on her teeth. Our family dentist suggested a Zoom whitening treatment for her, and we did that, but the spots haven’t gone away. Did she do something wrong? Answer: This is one of the problems with asking general dentists to do cosmetic dentistry. They ... More About: Color , Teeth , Whitening , Tooth whitening
Crowns won?t stay on.
2008-01-18 18:20:00 My husband’s dental crowns keep coming off usually within a week or two of getting them recemented. His dentist is saying there is nothing more they can do. We are thinking about implants but it doesn’t look like they stick up much…will he have the same problem with the implant crown coming off? Are there ... More About: Stay , Crowns
Dental bonding is wrong color
2008-01-17 06:50:00 Dr. Hall, I just had a chipped tooth repaired and the color doesn’t quite match and you can tell it’s a repair. Should I go back to the same dentist to have him fix it or do I try to find another dentist? Also, should I be charged for the redo from the same Dr? - Jeanie ... More About: Color , Dental , Wrong , Tooth bonding
Bad breath problem
2008-01-11 19:45:00 I have a bad smell in my my mouth. I brush daily but it still smells. Any suggestions? - Garth in Indiana Dear Garth, There are several possible causes for having bad breath or a bad smell in your mouth, even though you brush. The cause of bad breath is usually bacteria that are in your mouth. So brushing ... More About: Problem , Breath , Bad breath
Enamel damage after braces
2008-01-09 05:48:00 Dr. Hall, I am 13 and had braces on for two years. After they were removed, my top front eight teeth have enamel erosion and destruction of the tooth surface. My dentist wants to do porcelain veneers. I am a grinder also. Is this a good plan for me? PS - The orthodontist didn’t mention this tooth ... More About: Damage , Braces
Can I get my braces off when I have new teeth coming in?
2008-01-04 02:30:00 Hi! Hopefully you can answer this question. I’m supposed to be getting my braces off in 6 days and I’m really excited. Then today I noticed that my adult back teeth are coming in. Will they still take my braces off or are they going to wait? Thanks! - Amber in New York Dear Amber, Whether or not you ... More About: Teeth , Braces
Trouble with a root canal
2007-12-29 19:16:00 Hi, I love your blog. I had the first part of a root canal on molar #30 on October 17th, then the final part at the end of November. It wasn’t as bad as I thought. The tooth was fine after, but just felt a little funny. Then, recently, it developed sensitivity to cold. Since I should ... More About: Root , Canal , Anal
Dentist says she needs crowns now, not porcelain veneers
2007-12-22 23:29:00 Dr. Hall, I needed to have 4 crowns on my top teeth replaced because of staining. My dentist recommended replacing them with porcelain crowns and also strongly suggested that I also get 6 veneers, 3 on either side of the 4 crowns to broaden my narrow smile. I was hesitant but he talked to me for ... More About: Veneers , Dentist , Crowns , Porcelain veneers , Needs
Taking tetracycline and teeth are staining
2007-12-21 15:54:00 Dr. Hall, I’ve been on tetracycline for about 2 years. The dermotologist gave me this for acne. I went to my dentist for a clean recently and they say I have stains on the back sides of my front teeth. They are brown lines. Its from the medicine right? How can I get rid of this ... More About: Teeth , Taking
Excessive tartar buildup
2007-12-18 03:27:00 Dr. Hall, My problem is excessive tartar build-up. My hygienist has asked me to come in every four months instead of the usual six months in an effort to clean them before the plaque hardens further. My teeth cleaning regime includes flossing once a day, using a Sonacare toothbrush for 10 minutes twice a day, brushing ...
A broken file in a root canal tooth
2007-12-12 23:17:00 Dr. Hall, My dentist performed a root canal today and informed me that a tip of one of the metal instruments broke off in the canal. (I actually heard it and thought my tooth had broke!) He informed me that he was not going to try to fish it out. Since it was ’sterile’ he was ... More About: File , Broken , Root , Canal , Anal
Take out wisdom teeth in pairs.
2007-12-07 00:27:00 Dr. Hall, I am 61 and my dentist feels I should have my #1 upper wisdom tooth removed. He says it is dropping down into space created by an earlier lower wisdom tooth removal. It could be a problem later if interferes with other teeth. What should I do? - Mark in Florida Mark, You need to have that ... More About: Teeth , Wisdom , Wisdom teeth
Bonding is yellow
2007-12-05 03:52:00 Dr. Hall, I took my 12-year-old daughter to the dentist, and wanted to fix the slight discoloration in her two front teeth. The dentist put composite on the teeth and they were yellow. Yes, she has two yellow front teeth. I went back and told her I couldn’t accept this and she needed to fix it, ... More About: Yellow , Yello
Worried about coming root canal treatment
2007-12-03 21:06:00 Dr. Hall, My dentist told me I need a root canal treatment. The tooth has been aching now for a month. I am taking amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day but the pain is still there. Could you tell me why the tooth still hurts? I am having a root canal next week and wondering if ... More About: Treatment , Root , Canal , Worried , Anal
Getting a second opinion
More articles from this author:2007-12-01 21:06:00 Dr. Hall First of all, I would like to thank you for providing this site. I don’t know what I would have done without it. My Cosmetic Dentist is very prominent and I believe he is very competent and is truly an artist. I have never suffered from any tooth pain or discomfort, so I initially thought ... More About: Opinion 1, 2 |
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