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Dr. Maddahi: Are you still on this board? looks like you haven't answered a question in a month. That's ok if you really can't manage this with your normal workload but folks are waiting for answers--so let us know if this is still an active board or not. Thanks

Hi I was just wondering which type of veneers are the kindest to your pre-existing teeth. Filing teeth down sounds quite damaging.

Hi. I am seeking some advice so I know better what questions to ask when I see the dentist. first of all, I have a "baby tooth" near the front and am 55 years old. It has been slightly loose for 40 years and every dentist I see thinks I'll lose it "in a year." It is a bit unsightly and I'd like to have it replaced with an implant but I will need a bone graft to do that apparently. I am ...

Hello, Doctor , I had twenty dental veneers placed about two years ago and was never satisfied with the color. I felt as if my badly yellowed teeth “bled” through the veneers, especially at the bottom of my teeth near the gum line. I made these concerns known to my dentist whose reply was, “Well, I have a more natural esthetic and didn’t want you to end up looking like Regis Philbin.” Two...

Hello, I have very sensitive teeth as my enamel has been very worn down from acidic food over the years. My teeth are yellowing and I would like to get them whitened but b/c they are so sensitive the recovery is painful (I've tried cosmetic dentistry whitening as well as over the counter) I've read that fluoride should help before whitening. Where can I get this, is this avail over the ...

Dear Dr Maddahi i recently had a front tooth veneer replaced. In daylight the new veneer looks just a tad too dark, but in artificial light it is noticeably darker and I feel self conscious to smile. Can you explain this phenomenon and would a more expensive material improve the situation? Many thanks for your advice. Anna

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Dear Tingly, No, there is no such a thing as “ cor rection fluid” for the teeth. There are many challenges in terms of changing the color of the teeth because the mouth is exposed to many different things. One is that the teeth are exposed to pressure from chewing and biting. They are exposed to extreme hot temperatures when drinking tea and coffee, and cold temperatures ...

Hello. I wanted to know if there is anything that I can do about the enamel of my front teeth. I feel like they appear to be see through. Also is drinking seltzer water bad for your teeth? Thank you

Dr. Maddahi: Are you still on this board? looks like you haven't answered a question in a month. That's ok if you really can't manage this with your normal workload but folks are waiting for answers--so let us know if this is still an active board or not. Thanks