r/Teeth

I was already born with a set of teeth smaller than average, but there were no problems until braces became fashionable. Good news for my crowded teeth and underbite. I was 14 back then I think. I put on metal braces for 2 years​ or more... And retainer as well. In my early twenties, I experimented with baking soda, strawberries and lemon in hopes of taking a shortcut to whiter teeth. I did it once. For a few minutes. Brushed and swished it in my mouth and my enamel was never the same after. Anyway, from there on I never stopped fixing the 4 front teeth with bonding. Sometimes if fell or got chipped over the last 9 years maybe. When I got them off to let my gums rest and to see if I can just live normally with real human teeth again, with no more dental interventipn, they didnt look so bad with some polishing and gum care. For a while atleast, it seemed the enamel has healed even slightly throught the years. But last year when a dentist miscomunicated to me that emax veneers will NOT require shaving, I got ecxited and wanted the bigger whiter teeth. To my dismay, "I am just preparing your teeth." actually ment shaving them. Long story short, the result was awful, the color was awful, the bacteria got trapped around the corners. No matter how much I flossed or brushed or gargled the infamous veneer stink lingered (only I could smell it but still). My jaws hurt. I stress-chewed sometimes and 3 out of eight veneers fell or cracked. Now I am 35, I removed the latest set of veneers and threw them in the trash. I don't want anything other than to save what is left of my teeth. Because even if they offer me actual pearls for teeth, they wouldn't compare at all to the real thing. My teeth, I just realized, are stronger than what all the dentists have told me. No sensitivity, bleeding or cavities. What can I do to improve them without dentures or bonding? Will gum contouring help? Is there a technology I don't know about that helps with reminerlization? How different will they look with short-term braces? Can a high quality diet of milk, eggs, bone broth for example help my teeth heal? I need an advice from dentists who are open to non-mainstream treatments and those who believe in the resilience of the human body, including teeth.

P.S: I live in the Middle East which is known for very good healthcare in general, but still not free of the disease of profit first, patient second.

Hello everyone!
I am kinda spiraling rn, I just noticed this spot while I was brushing my teeth. Is it decay or just staining? Had my last two cleanings in December and in April, been in braces since February. I brush and floss religiously three times a day, also use waterpik and interdental brushes at night with Mi Paste Plus that I leave overnight, and use xylimelts while sleeping. Unfortunately I’m cavity prone and I tend to sleep with my mouth open (and it’s been worse since we added elastics).
Had my last braces check up on the 26th of June and the ortho didn’t say anything about it or any other spot on my teeth. Should I ask for a checkup with my actual dentist? The last one I had was when I had a filling before getting braces (start of February).
I don’t smoke, I don’t snack outside of meals. Drink alcoholic beverages occasionally but stopped drinking anything else but water and matcha (which I drink daily, no sugar just erythritol added). I always swish with water and use xylitol mints after.
Thank you in advance!

These discolorations seem to have shown up gradually sometime in the past year. I only started noticing them about a month ago. I floss daily and brush with prescription fluoride toothpaste twice a day. I don't drink coffee or soda, only water and tea, and occasionally wine or whiskey. Any idea what is causing them, and how to get rid of them?

I tried a couple of whitening strips this week but haven't noticed a difference, and I don't want to push it too far if it's just going to end up whitening the tooth but not the discolored part.

35M, no notable medical conditions. Allegra taken daily.

The 1st photo shows my current teeth - I’ve had composite bonding & shaving in Bali to fix my chipped teeth

The second photo is how they looked before. I’m very happy with the results. My confidence is through the roof. However, I’d like to get them even nicer now

Should I composite bond the bottom row to give the illusion of a straight line?

I’ve also been told throughout my life I have quite yellow teeth… even when I posted my transformation TikTok, I went viral, and had many nasty hate comments on how yellow they are… the dentist said they were very white, and I had them whitened with hydrogen peroxide but, it’s never as pearly white as my friends

I am aware my teeth are “fine” and some people have it worse, but I’m looking to improve my self confidence. I’m grateful either way

Thank you

Hi, I just got 10 composite veneers on my top teeth and they are a bit too white for me, they don’t match my bottom teeth at all. I’ve been freaking out since I had them as they just don’t look like me and I’m really self conscious. I thought we would be able to do something in the bottom teeth to match them up but he said as they are crowded I won’t be able to. Can you make composite less white after putting it on? I also think the size is a little large for me? But I am going back and forth on them as I know people can freak out and need a while to get used to them. Thank you

Hola a todos. Me gustaría recibir opiniones sobre las opciones estéticas que podrían funcionar en mi caso.

Tengo un diastema debido a el frenillo de la boca que queda entre los dos insicivos que no me molesta demasiado pero si se puede corregir mejor. Lo que más me preocupa son mis incisivos laterales superiores, que son bastante pequeños y tienen forma conoide, además de un canino que se fracturó hace unos años y actualmente está dañado.

Por lo que me han comentado, también tengo una mordida profunda. Mi principal objetivo es mejorar la estética de la sonrisa manteniendo un aspecto natural y sin que los dientes se vean demasiado grandes o artificiales.

Estoy considerando reconstrucciones con resina/composite para los laterales conoides y para reparar el canino roto, pero me gustaría saber qué otras opciones recomendarían los profesionales o personas que hayan pasado por algo parecido.

Mis preguntas son:

1. ¿Los laterales conoides suelen corregirse bien con resina estética o hay opciones mejores?

2. ¿Un canino fracturado puede reconstruirse de forma duradera y estética?

3. ¿Es posible mejorar la armonía de la sonrisa manteniendo el diastema?

4. ¿Creen que sería recomendable algún tratamiento de ortodoncia debido a la mordida profunda?

5. Viendo el caso, ¿qué tratamiento harían ustedes si el objetivo principal fuera la estética?

Hello, I need some advice, please. I have cavities, and they just started hurting a little today. Do you think it's okay if I wait until next week to see a dentist? Will the pain get worse? I'm very busy right now and can't visit a dentist this week.

Is there a way I can fix this, that just how they grew!!!!! is there a way for them to look more human like that doesn’t include braces

i got two crowns about 4 weeks ago that have both been causing me pain. these teeth were not in pain beforehand, but now have extreme sensitivites to cold. i checked them and noticed a weird line above the crowns. is that normal or do i need to go back to the dentist?

Invisalign is coming to an end 1-2 trays away for top. Looking for what I can/should do next

Hi everyone, 30 male, smoker

Please give me your thoughts about it