I had a dental implant placed not too long ago. For some reason there is a brown spot on it. When I got my teeth cleaned, it wasn’t there, but now it is back in the exact same spot. Do you have a suggestion for me? Brett L. – Minnesotta Brett, Going off of your […]
Insurance won’t cover dental implants
I don’t understand why my insurance company won’t cover dental implants. I completely lose two teeth in a car accident and they’re telling me I don’t need them. It’s considered “cosmetic” to put in detnal implants. I need teeth. It is humiliating to have them missing. What can I do? Gina N. – Alabama Gina, […]
How do I know cadaver bone is healthy for dental implants?
I wanted to get dental implants, but my dentist said I need bone grafting done. I am not crazy about the idea of cadaver bone. My biggest fear is that I will catch something from someone else’s bone. How do I know it is safe? Jennifer H. – Idaho Jennifer, I can understand for some […]
I’m losing my teeth. Help!
I spent years avoiding the dentist and now I’m paying for it. I’m losing my teeth. Is there anything I can do? I feel like my life is over. Anya M. – Florida Anya, I’m sorry you’ve been through this. The dental fear alone must have felt debilitating. I haven’t examined your case, so I […]
Implant placed without bone support
I had several implants placed. They kept coming loose. On a hunch that my dentist wasn’t telling me everything, I went to get a second opinion. The second dentist told me that I didn’t have enough bone support for this procedure and that is why they keep coming loose. So, do I have any options […]
Can dental implants fix bucked teeth?
I have buck teeth, but want to get dental implants to fix them. Will that work? Brooke S. – Minnesotta Brooke, Dental implants are designed to replace missing teeth. They’re not designed to straighten them. if you are having significant problems with your teeth and are in need of replacing them, then yes, dental implants […]
Dentist said I can’t get implants
I can’t wear my dentures anymore because of losing too much jawbone. Now my dentist is telling me I can’t get implants for the same reason. What’s a gal to do? Genniene H. – Pennsylvania Genniene, You’re in a difficult situation, but it’s not impossible. Did your dentist tell you about bone grafting? A qualified […]
I can’t wear my dentures
I don’t know what to do. I got dentures last week. They were uncomfortable. My dentist said I would get used to them, but I haven’t. They hurt so much I can’t even wear them. I got a second opinion and the other dentist said the dentures were made incorrectly. He suggested I get dental […]
Do I have to quit smoking to get dental implants?
I want to get dental implants, but my dentist says you have to be a non-smoker. I just can’t quit. I’ve tried a few times and it hasn’t worked. Does this mean I can never get dental implants? Missy F. – Montana Missy, There are dentists who will do dental implants for smokers, but if […]
Implants misplaced
I’m horrified. I had dental implants placed. I was in a lot of pain from the beginning, but the dentist hinted that was from the surgery and as I healed the pain would go away. It didn’t. Then the dentist said the pain is probably medical, not dental. So, I dutifully went to my doctors […]
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