Rhinoplasty: Cost, Pics, Reviews, Q&A

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Will removal of bonding change the structure of my teeth and make my gap bigger?

If you don't like your bonding, then probably yes
Oct 3, 2019

Without photos it's hard to tell
But if you don't like the results of your bonding, then there's a fair chance the original dentist didn't change your tooth underneath. To close a space, expert cosmetic dentists will usually place some bonding below the gum line to make the shape look more natural. This will sometimes be done "prep-less" where no drill is used, or "prepped" where some of your natural tooth is changed/reshaped first. My suspicion is that if you want your bonding...

Composite Vs. Porcelain Veneers, What's the Difference?

The Difference is Simply Artistic Medium
Oct 1, 2019

Imagine Two Artists
Imagine asking two portrait artists which paint is better - oil paints or acrylics? Each artist has a preferred artistic medium, and either artist might be able to paint a beautiful portrait that looks realistic and lasts. But which one is better? If you asked the oil painter to paint you a acrylic portrait, you might not get the kind of result you were expecting. And that painter might tell you that acrylic paint is dull, drippy, and can't look real....

My two front teeth are bigger than the other ones. Veneers or Invisalign - Braces?

Keep it Conservative
Oct 1, 2019

If your main concern is a tooth-size discrepancy, I would recommend starting with advanced composite bonding. This can even be done as a non-bonded practice or "mock-up" with most experienced cosmetic dentists. Your concerns may be as simple as altering the shape of a central tooth slightly, or adding dimension to your lateral teeth to make the central teeth look less prominent. In most bites, your lower teeth tell your upper teeth where they should be, so...

Can I not just get composite resin veneers?

Problems with your back teeth might be why there are stress cracks in the front teeth
Jun 13, 2018

Photos would be especially helpful to help answer your questions. Yes resin veneers can often be done instead of porcelain and will often times last as long as porcelain. The big question in your case is why do your front teeth need to be lengthened, and why do they have stress fractures? If they have worn away and become shorter over time, then it might be because of a problem with your bite and with your back teeth. I often tell my clients that you can't...

How much will it cost me to replace my four front upper teeth and four front lower teeth?

Depends on how they are replaced, and the talent level of your dentist
Jun 13, 2018

Replacing four upper front teeth and four lower front teeth could be done for as little as $1500 with removable plastic dentures to as much as $60,000 with implants, advanced bone grafting, and mastery level porcelain aesthetics. Without photos of your current situation, and without knowing what your final goals and expectations are, it is not possible to give a narrower answer. Good luck in building your best smile!

I want to close my gaps with Invisalign. Will the shape of my lip improve/be negatively affect

Lips do change with orthodontics and changes in tooth-support
Jun 11, 2018

If the spaces are being closed and your teeth brought back, you can expect your lip to be less propped forward by the teeth. This often results in the lip moving down and rolling in or appearing thinner. It may result in showing less of the upper teeth than before ortho. Speaking with a dentist that not only does Invisalign, but that also does lip filler treatment might be a good solution. Think of your teeth as the picture and your lips as the frame -...

My teeth are fairly straight and white, I just want to close my top and bottom gaps. How many

Ask for a trial first
Jun 11, 2018

If you are going to proceed with veneers, ask the dentist to “mock-up” the results with composite before making any changes to your teeth. Closing the spaces with veneers will make your teeth look wider than they are long, and they will probably look fake. Before you invest time and $ into something you might not like, ask to see the proposed changes. Or at the very least, have your doctor have a smile specialty lab “photoshop” your pictures to show you a preview of the ...