Teeth Whitening vs. Porcelain Veneers
The desire to reverse tooth stains and discoloration is a common cosmetic goal. Fortunately, there are treatments that can significantly improve the shade and overall appearance of teeth. For patients with these goals, our Naperville cosmetic dentist – David R. Newkirk, DDS – often recommends two effective and natural-looking solutions for a more radiant smile: porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. Below, Dr. Newkirk shares the basics of each option. Porcelain […]
Read MoreGetting rid of brown spots
I’ve had brown spots on my teeth since I was a child. They really embarrass me. My dentist has been trying all kinds of whitening, but it only makes the area around the brown spots whiter making the spots MORE noticeable. She is thinking of trying to grind off the brown spots, but we’re both hesitant because we don’t know how much she’d have to grind. Do you have recommendations? […]
Read MoreRoot canal without pain
How can I need a root canal if I’ve never had any pain in my tooth? My dentist said that my tooth is infected and needs a root canal and a crown. I’ve never felt any pain in the area at all. That tooth is a little darker than the others, but that is it. Mason L- West Virginia, Mason, It is possible you had hit that tooth many years […]
Read MoreOne Opaque Tooth
I have translucent teeth expcept for one of my top front teeth, which is opaque. When I look at pictures of my youth, both top front teeth were white. I did not fall or have any trauma to the tooth. I am not having success with whitening my translucent teeth to bring them up to the opaque tooth. Having this one opaque tooth ruins my smile. Would an in office […]
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