When I was young, I took a part-time job as a stable-hand. It was a great gig, but I got a little too complacent and got kicked by a horse and lost a tooth. The missing tooth wasn’t obvious when I smiled so I let it go. I also went without dental care for many […]
Can implants replace my baby teeth?
I have baby canine teeth and wondered if it is possible to get dental implants to replace them? Miranda R. – Pasadena, CA Miranda, I find it a little surprising your dentist hasn’t helped you deal with this. However, I’m glad you’re taking some action. It is possible that dental implants can be a solution, […]
Conflicting advice about mini implant procedure
I’ve had a hip replacement in the past, which is for some reason affecting my dental treatment. I want to get two mini implants to help stabalize my denture. One dentist I spoke to said there is no problem. The other said he would do it, but only if I took a course of antibiotics […]
Dentists must give you ALL the options
I had an injury which caused me to lose my tooth and the root. My dentist said it would need to be replaced with a dental implant. It is seriously expensive. Is there no other option? Harold S. – Wisconsin Harold, Yes, there are other options and your dentist should have given them to you […]
What went wrong with my implant?
I had an implant put in and then a couple of weeks later my dentist added the crown. Right after that I went back to my dentist because it felt loose to me. My dentist thought it was the crown that was loose, but when he removed the crown, the implant came out with it. […]
Options for missing several teeth
I’m about to have six teeth pulled from the same area. What are my options for replacing the teeth? Russ S.- Malvern, AR Russ, You have a couple of options. Which you choose is probably dependent on your budget. The least expensive of the two is a removable partial denture. These attach to the area […]
Dental Implants and Diabetes
Can I get dental implants if I have type 1 diabetes? Henry- Lincoln, Nebraska Henry, You can generally get dental implants even with type 1 diabetes, but you need to be aware it is a real risk factor for implant failure. Extra care needs to be taken at each step. You don’t want just your […]
Dental Implants with Diabetes
I need to get three teeth replaced. Can you get dental implants if you have diabetes? Alex R.- Rhode Island Alex, To get dental implants with diabetes you need to have metabolic control, but it is possible. The failure rate of dental implants in diabetes patients is about 6%. However, there were generally extenuating circumstances […]
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