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Welcome to the blog for Howard M. Steinberg, DMD, MDS. On this blog you will find answers to questions about dentistry from real people. For personal stories, we have changed the names and the location to protect the identities of people involved. We are hopeful that the answers will provide general useful information about dentistry for you.

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• I Hate My Lumineers Question submitted by: Emily I think I was misled by my dentist. I told him that I wanted a smile makeover with porcelain veneers. He suggested I get lumineers instead… Read More
• Why Can’t I Eat Normally With My Teeth-in-a-Day? Question submitted by: Marissa I had All-on-4 dental implants placed two weeks ago. Before the procedure, I was told I would have new teeth the same day. That was true,… Read More
• Why Can I Feel Pressure on a Dental Implant if the Implant Has No Nerve? I had a dental implant placed about a year ago. Everything healed well, and my dentist says the implant looks great. Here’s what confuses me. I was told an implant… Read More
• Can’t Get a Refund for a Messed Up Crown Question submitted by Jake: I had a dental crown done about 12 years ago in New York after having a root canal treatment done. I've recently moved to a Wyoming… Read More
• What Are The Best Materials for Dental Implants Questions Submitted by: Calvin I'm about to remove ten teeth in order to get a smile makeover. The dentist will replace them with dental implants. Will I be better off… Read More
• Are there Soft Dentures? Question submitted by: Emma I have dentures and I'm having trouble adjusting to them. The lower ones are okay, though I don't love them. It's been harder to eat than… Read More
• Can’t Keep My Dentures In Question submitted by: Alison I've been in dentures for 20 years. Lately, I can't keep them in. Not even with adhesives. I was told I don't have any ridge left… Read More
• Left with Unfinished Dental Implants Question submitted by Elliot: I pre-paid for six dental implants. I have the fixtures in but have been waiting on the dentures to anchor to them. The office canceled my… Read More
• Dental Crowns Keep Causing My Gums to Bleed Question submitted by: Jamelia I had eight dental crowns done for a smile makeover. The first set had to be removed and redone because they were causing my gums to… Read More
• Disaster Appointment Has Me Concerned Question submitted by Dana:  I have never been like, "Woohoo! I'm going to the dentist."  But this last appointment has me not wanting to go back. It took twelve different… Read More