Is an overbite normal?
Patients often ask to "fix their overbite" yet don't really HAVE one. One "exists" but it is "within normal limits". Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Patients often ask to "fix their overbite" yet don't really HAVE one. One "exists" but it is "within normal limits". Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Often we restore teeth next to each other in different ways. Sometimes it is a difference in material, sometimes it is a difference in restoration. Can they match perfectly? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Sometimes teeth go south after treatment. Sometimes right away, and sometimes much later. Can this treatment be done THROUGH the crown or bridge? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
After root canal therapy, teeth can become dark. A dental crown helps prevent tooth fracture AND restores color. What material is best, PFM? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Sometimes getting dental work to match color is a challenge, and often more than one appointment is needed to get things "just right". Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
For a smile makeover, must I veneer upper AND lower teeth, or can I just treat the uppers? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Invisalign is a great alternative to traditional braces, but can it do EVERYTHING that traditional brackets can do, including expansion of arches? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Does having gum disease mean that dental implants are not an option? Dr Lance Timmerman explains
Aren't all dental bridges the same? Dr Lance Timmerman explains
Everyone wants to save money, so DIY projects are very popular. Many people want straight teeth. Is DIY orthodontics a good way to save money AND get straight teeth? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
For more information, consider:
or this article from the
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Some dentists say patients aren't candidates for services when they really are GREAT candidates. Why? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Metal is a common material in dentistry and has served us well for many years. We now have alternatives.
How do I get a bridge if teeth have been missing for a long time and other teeth now fit into that space? Dr Lance Timmerman explains
It would seem logical to "resurface" a restoration, but is it possible or a good idea? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
It isn't common, but peri-implantitis (infection around a dental implant) can happen. Sometimes these failed implants are next to natural teeth, so does that mean the teeth must be removed as well? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
When getting a new smile, temporary veneers are often created. These sometimes crack or break, is that cause for concern? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Often people notice their teeth overlap and assume that they must fix it. Should they? Dr Lance Timmerman explains....
Many people want a new smile, but don't know which material is better. Is durability a factor? Dr Lance Timmerman explains.
Sometimes, especially when working on a front tooth, symmetry is off. The soft tissues (gums) are usually the issue, and fixing things can be a challenge. Dr Lance Timmerman explains
Does "never been whitened before" matter? Some products are better than others, so what do you do? Dr Lance Timmerman explains
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