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Lumineers to straighten teeth?

May 30, 2014

Filed under: Lumineers — Tags: , , , — okcitydentist @ 10:04 pm

I went to my dentist about straightening my teeth. He said because of their shape (meaning their appearance), I should get Lumineers to straighten them. I checked it out and they’re pretty expensive. Couldn’t I just use Invisalign or something? I’m happy with the shape of my teeth, or at least I was until he told me they weren’t attractive.

Denise R. – Cape Town

Denise,

I’m frustrated your dentist said anything to you that could make you uncomfortable with the appearance of your teeth. Everyone has a different perception of what is attractive, so if you’re satisfied with the appearance of your teeth than forget what he says.

If you’re a candidate for Invisalign, then that would be a much more affordable option for you.  You need to be aware that while Lumineers can change the shape and color of your teeth, it doesn’t actually straighten them. It just gives them the appearance of being straight.

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Do I have to bring my child to a pediatric dentist?

May 14, 2014

Filed under: Pediatric Dentist — Tags: , , — okcitydentist @ 9:20 pm

We live in a small city/town. There is only one pediatric dentist. I really don’t want to see him because we used to have a relationship.  Is it OK to take a child to a general dentist? If not, I will suck it up and go see the lech.

Name Withheld

I know you want the best for your child. I can tell because you’re willing to sacrifice your comfort for the interest of your child. Let me put your mind at ease.  There are plenty of great general dentists who love to treat children and are highly qualified to as well.

One way to know if they enjoy treating children is the age at which they are comfortable having them in for their first appointment. If they say two or three years old, they’ll be good with children. If they say closer to seven or eight, then they’re not as comfortable with children as you’d like them to be.

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