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Dental Bonding Turning Yellow in Under a Week

Posted on March 23, 2021 by writeradmin.

I’m worried I did something that could have damaged my new dental bonding because I haven’t even had it a week yet and it is already turning yellow. The only thing I can think that could have possibly done anything is the baking soda I use to brush with. I’ve always brushed with baking soda but maybe there is a chemical reaction with the bonding material? I have no idea. Will getting my teeth whitened fix this or do I have to start over?

Kellie

Dear Kellie,

before and after dental bonding

Dental Bonding used to repair a chipped tooth

I am glad you reached out. Teeth whitening will only whiten natural tooth structure. Because of that, it will not be a help in getting your dental bonding back to its original color. However, there is a polishing your dentist can do that will get the color back up.

He (or she) obviously did not give you any instructions on how to care for these, which bothers me some. Because you’ve only had your dental bonding for under a week and he should have explained to you what type of toothpaste to use, it is my belief he should repair this for you free of charge.

Baking soda is fairly abrasive so it is possible that it damaged the surface and that is why it is picking up stains. I generally recommend patients who have cosmetic work done use Supersmile Toothpaste. It is proven to keep your teeth clean while not damaging either your natural tooth structure or your dental work. It’s fairly easy to order online.

If after your dentist repairs the surface, make certain you are using Supersmile. If this same thing happens, it may be an indication your dentist is using inferior materials and you would need a better cosmetic dentist to restore them. It won’t cost as much as having them redone.

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Dental Implant Horror Story

Posted on March 13, 2021 by writeradmin.

I need some help. I had dental implants placed on a whole lot of teeth and spent a small fortune. The crowns for the dental implants kept falling off. I’m stuck with a mouth full of screws with no “teeth” on top. I can’t even eat at this point. Unfortunately, I have no recourse because the last I heard this dentist fled to another country. What do I do from here?

Morgan

Dear Morgan,

Implant overdentures

Implant Overdentures

What a horror story. I am so sorry this happened to you. In case this “dentist” returns, and I use this term loosely, make certain you leave a review of your experience so other innocents don’t experience what you did. Other than that, the best thing you can do is find the right type of dentist you want to fix your dental implants.

What To Look For When Getting Dental Implants

Don’t look for the Cheapest Dentist

People too often mistakenly think they are saving money by going to the cheapest dentist but that is never the case. Dentists who are the cheapest are usually the ones who are cutting corners on the quality of the materials they use in order to keep their profits up. You don’t have to go to the most expensive implant dentist, but I’ve never seen it work out when someone went to the cheapest implant dentist.

Look for a Dentist with Significant Implant Training

Dental implants are not taught in dental school. If a dentist wants to do dental implants well, they have to invest in that training post-doctorally. If you take a look at the training on Dr. Marion’s bio, it will give you an idea of what you want in the dentist who repairs your dental implants. This post-doctoral training is important.

Do Not Allow them to Shortcut Diagnostics

You are having multiple dental implants done. In my opinion, a CT scan will be a must. This is a three-dimensional procedure and it requires three-dimensional diagnostics. Otherwise, you risk complications such as perforation of your sinus cavity.

Check the Reviews

While some dentists can look good on paper, they have a terrible chairside manner and can be a nightmare to deal with in person. It is always helpful to look at reviews and get a feel for what patients who have actually had to deal with them have gone through.

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