FAQ

심미/미백

Can I get veneers while in orthodontic treatment?

The correct order is to place laminate veneers after orthodontic treatment is finished and your tooth positions are final. During orthodonti

Read more →

심미/미백

I have spots on my front teeth. Can they be removed?

Yes, white spots on the front teeth can be improved with treatment. The method depends on the depth and extent of the spots. We consider 1)

Read more →

심미/미백

My canine is too pointed and I would like it filed down. Will it make the tooth very sensitive?

Enamel shaping - lightly reducing a tooth within the enamel, the hard outer layer - can be done without anesthesia and rarely causes sensiti

Read more →

심미/미백

Too much of my gums shows when I smile. Is there surgery to trim the gums?

Yes, a gingivectomy (gum contouring surgery) can improve it. Showing 3 mm or more of gum when you smile is called a gummy smile, and treatme

Read more →

심미/미백

My front tooth laminate keeps coming off. Is it a problem with the adhesive?

More often the issue is the force applied to the laminate rather than the bonding itself. Common causes of repeated debonding are 1) grindin

Read more →

심미/미백

I want a tooth gem. Will it damage my tooth?

When it is bonded at a dental clinic with dental adhesive (resin), there is almost no damage to the tooth, because the enamel is not ground

Read more →

심미/미백

Why is a facial scan taken?

A facial scan is imaging that lets us design a restoration in harmony with your whole face, not just the inside of your mouth. It records in

Read more →