I had a dental implant bridge placed. I was told that it would be like having natural teeth. It feels wrong though. The teeth where the bridge is matches up with the other arch, but now the teeth on my other side don’t even touch anymore. Is this okay? Carolyn Dear Carolyn, No, this is […]
Can I Get Dental Implants Instead of Dentures
I have never had dental insurance and as a result my teeth are a mess. I’ve finally gotten a job that provides insurance and leapt at the chance to get to a dentist. Unfortunately, the news was not good. I should have expected that but hoped that brushing my teeth like I was supposed to […]
Sarcoidosis and Dental Implants
I’ve recently been diagnosed with sarcoidosis. This diagnosis occurred shortly before I was in a car accident that cost me a tooth. I’ve been told that dental implants are the best tooth replacement but my dentist said he doesn’t place them on patients with sarcoidosis. Will this be the case with every dentist? Miranda Dear […]
Can My Maryland Bridge Attach to my Crowns Until My Dental Implant Is Ready?
I lost a tooth that is between two dental crowns. I’m going to have a dental implant placed there but need a temporary replacement. My dentist suggested a Maryland Bridge, but I am wondering if it will attach to the dental crowns. My husband kept saying my dentist wouldn’t suggest it if it wouldn’t, but […]
Dental Implants Look Phoney and Hurt
I had dental implants placed and have just now gotten the implant crowns that goes with them. Not only do they not match the teeth next to them, but it hurts every time I bite down. My dentist insists that they look fine and that the pain is just a period of adjustment that will […]
Why Do My Dental Implants Keep Breaking?
Can you tell me what my alternatives are? I had a dental bridge and ended up losing one of the anchor teeth. With two molars gone, my dentist suggested that getting dental implants will be the best treatment. I agreed and went through the bone grafting procedure and healing time. Then, I had the dental […]
My Husband Will Not Wear His Dentures
I am at my ropes end with my husband. He got his dentures several months ago and just will not wear them. He leaves them by the bedsit constantly. We were going out to dinner the other night with friends and I begged him to put them in. Eventually, he agreed to but we’d hardly […]
My Dentist Won’t Give Me Dental Implants Because I Smoke
Does a dentist have a right to refuse you a procedure just because he doesn’t like one of your habits? I lost a tooth and want to get a dental implant, but my dentist said no because I am a smoker. Can he do that? Louis Dear Louis, Dental implants are by far the best […]
Keys to Avoiding Dental Implant Failure
I am doing research on dental implants because I need two of them. I read that there are some serious horror stories out there. I’ve narrowed down my dentists. Here are some differences in them. Can you tell me what is best in these differences? One requires CT scans. The other says it is not […]
Can I Get Dental Implants After 30 Years in Dentures?
I’ve had dentures for thirty years. I can’t even keep my dentures in anymore. I haven’t smiled in a several years. Recently, I don’t even want to leave my house. I don’t know what happened but my jaw is mushy and I look ancient. Is it too late for me to get dental implants and […]
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