Will being a type 1 diabetic keep me from getting a dental implant? My dentist doesn’t feel it is a good idea but won’t refuse to do it. So now I am torn. I want it but he is giving me the impression it is the wrong way to go. Lou Dear Lou, Being a […]
Dental Implants for Hockey Players
I am a hockey player and have lost a tooth in my last practice. I keep hearing that dental implants are the best tooth replacement. Does that hold true for hockey players? It’s a pretty rough game. I didn’t know if there was something better in that case. Drake Dear Drake, I’m glad you wrote. […]
Non-Metal Dental Implants
I have trouble with metal allergies and need to replace a tooth. I would love to get a dental implant but wondered if there are any that are non-metal. I’m worried having a metal one in my mouth will cause problems. Cassidy Dear Cassidy, You didn’t mention what type of metal allergy you have. Traditional […]
Dental Implants Came Out in a Week
I had six dental implants placed and so far three have them have fallen out in less than a week. I paid for half of this procedure up front. Should I be expected to pay the second half if they’ve fallen out? Benjamin Dear Benjamin, I am wondering, because of the number of dental implants, […]
When Dentures Won’t Stay In
I have been wearing dentures for over twenty years. Lately, I can’t keep them in at all, even when I wear that awful adhesive stuff. I went to see a dentist who said there is hardly any ridge left where the dentures go. What do I do? Carol Dear Carol, I am sorry you are […]
3 Attempted Procedures and No Dental Implants
My dentist said he could provide me with a dental implant. The first time he tried, he had to stop the surgery and told me I needed bone grafting done in order to have enough support to keep the implant in. We did the bone grafting then gave it time. When it was ready, we […]
Dental Implant Incompetence
I had a dental implant placed. I felt like something wasn’t right and went in to have it looked at. My dentist said the crown was probably loose so he started to take it off and re-cement it. However, it wasn’t coming off and he had to use a special tool. When he finally did […]
Should I Trust Comfort Dental?
I had to have my front four teeth replaced. When I did that, I went to comfort dental which provided me with a dental bridge. The bridge was anchored to my canine teeth which then became loose themselves. From there, they removed those and then provided me with a partial denture. I’ve hated that and […]
When is it Too Late to Get Dental Implants?
I am in complete removable dentures now, but am saving up to get dental implants. It is likely going to take me a while. Is there a time where it becomes too late to get dental implants? Marv Dear Marv, There isn’t really a time when it is too late to get dental implants. However, […]
Sinus Perforation with Dental Implant
I’m a bit concerned about my post-operative care with my dental implant procedure. About six months later, he decided we needed to remove the implant because the bone was building around the area. He told me after the procedure that the dental implant perforated the sinus by only a few millimeters. He acted like that […]
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