by Dr. Hugh Flax | Jan 19, 2015 | Invisalign
I have almost convinced my husband to get Invisalign but he keeps telling me that coffee will stain the trays. Please tell me otherwise. I don’t want anyone to know I’m straitening my teeth. I know (and so does my hubby) that I will not stop drinking...
by Dr. Hugh Flax | Jan 11, 2015 | Porcelain Veneers
My sister and I are identical twins and we have both been looking into getting porcelain veneers. We both grew up with some minor crookedness. We also both have really tiny-looking teeth. Does that make sense? Well, I’m the researcher and she’s more...
by Dr. Hugh Flax | Dec 23, 2014 | Cater to Cowards Dentist, Sedation Dentistry
I am terrified of the dentist. When I say terrified, it means I lose sleep and cannot focus on anything in the days leading up to my dreaded appointment. I have even been known to call in right before the appointment and cancel. When I reschedule, I have even...
by Dr. Hugh Flax | Dec 18, 2014 | Porcelain Veneers
I paid a lot of money to have four porcelain veneers done on my top teeth. I have loved the way they look and been really happy so far. But it seems like since the last time I was in getting my teeth cleaned, I am noticing some staining on one of them. Let’s see...
by Dr. Hugh Flax | Nov 10, 2014 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Porcelain Veneers
I’ve had the same porcelain veneers on my front teeth forever. I think it was about 20 years ago that I fell and chipped my teeth and had to have the restorations done. They’ve fallen off a few times over the years, but my dentist has always been able to stick them...