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Straightening Teeth at 40

How do I get straight teeth at forty years of age? I really do not want something like braces at my age. I am way too old to be a metal mouth. Sandy Dear Sandy, I have great news for you. First, forty is not old. Seriously. You have many wonderful years ahead of you. […]

Will a Dental Flipper Make My Teeth Look Straight?

I am 42 years old, which is way too old for glasses and a mouth full of metal. I wonder if you think that a dental flipper will at least help my teeth to look straight. They snap over the teeth and could at least improve how they look. Jane Dear Jane, I am glad […]

The Problem with Online Orthodontics

I was using smile direct club to get my Invisalign, but they’ve gone out of business. I don’t have all my aligners and have been wearing the same pair since December when they closed down. I’ve been trying to either get the rest of my aligners or at least part of my money back, but […]

Mail-Order “Invisalign”

I know that Smile Direct Club went out of business. Do you know of another option like that? I don’t want to have to go to a dentist every two weeks. Joe Hi Joe, I am glad you wrote before just following through with this idea. One of the things that is awesome about a […]

How Often Do I Need to Come In for Invisalign

I live way out in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. It takes me about three hours to get to any town of significance. Almost 5 to get to a bigger city. I want to get my teeth straightened using Invisalign. However, I can’t really take a trip which is that far every two weeks […]

Frustrated with Our Orthodontist

I have used the same orthodontist for my other two children. They have all had braces. However, now there is Invisalign. He insists it is not as good as braces and refuses to even consider placing them. I feel like my daughter has a pretty straight forward case. Should we just go to a dentist […]

What If I Can’t Get Invisalign?

I have teeth that protrude quite a bit. I went to my dentist hoping to get Invisalign, but he said that he didn’t think I was a good candidate. I don’t know if that is because he really does not think I would be a good candidate or because he doesn’t offer them. Do you […]

Dealing with a HUGE Tooth Gap

I am writing a bunch of dentists and a few orthodontists about an issue I have with my smile. I have a HUGE tooth gap. I think the dentist told me about 9mm in width. I am looking for options. I will tell you that the odds are against you as an orthodontist because I […]

Dental Bands for Gapped Teeth

I ran across this website for dental bands called Teeth Gap. They are designed to close a tooth gap without having to get braces. Are you familiar with these? Do they actually work? Brad Dear Brad, I am glad you wrote before ordering these. First, I see the prices vary from $25 up to $70. […]

My Front Teeth Are Too Big

I have a problem with my two front teeth looking way too big and long. They also stick out in front of the rest of my teeth. Everytime I look in the mirror, I feel like I look like a beaver. I don’t know what to do with them. My dentist suggested either braces, which […]