A chipped tooth can usually be fixed by a dentist with smoothing, bonding, a filling, a veneer or a crown. The right option depends on how big the chip is and which tooth it’s on. Tooth enamel doesn’t grow back, so even a small chip won’t repair itself. The good news...
If you’re thinking about clear aligners, one of the first questions on your mind is probably simple: does Invisalign hurt? For most people, the answer is no, not in the way they expect. Invisalign usually causes pressure and mild soreness rather than sharp pain, and...
If you’re thinking about veneers, the price is probably your first question. In the U.S., porcelain veneers usually cost about $1,000 to $2,500 per tooth, and composite veneers usually cost less. A smile makeover with six to eight porcelain veneers often runs...
Missing teeth affect more than your smile. They change how you chew, how you speak and how comfortable you feel laughing in a crowded room. The good news is that you have options, and the two most common are dental implants and dentures. Both replace missing teeth,...
A dental crown usually takes two appointments spread over about two to three weeks. The first visit, where your tooth is prepared, often takes 60 to 90 minutes, and the second visit, where your permanent crown is placed, is usually shorter. If you’re reading this, you...
