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 […]
Am I a Candidate for Bone Grafting?
I had a dental bridge when I was a teenager. Now I am in my forties. I can see a little bone loss (I think) where the bridge is. I would like to get a dental implant instead and am assuming I would need some bone grafting. Is there a way to know if you […]
Dental Implant Disaster
I paid nearly $40k for a full-mouth reconstruction. All my teeth were crowned and quite a few had dental implants as well. Almost half the crowns have fallen off and I have nothing but stubbed teeth or implant fixtures in my mouth and eating is one of the most painful things I do. Can you […]
Diabetes and Dental Implants
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 […]
Dentist Wants My Son to Remove all His Teeth
I have a 23-year-old son who is a recovering drug addict. He’s done really well the last six months and now I’m working to help him get his teeth back under control. As a result, he’s lost quite a few teeth. I want to get him dental implants for those and do what we can […]
Should I Switch Implant Dentists in the Middle of the Procedure?
I don’t know what to do. I’m replacing two teeth with dental implants. Both teeth, though not right next to each other, are visible when I smile. My dentist has done two Maryland Bridges while waiting for the healing to take place, but they don’t seem to stay on for more than a day at […]
Protecting Yourself from Dental Implant Disaster
I read a story about this poor woman who’d suffered severe damage to her jaw and health because of dental implants by a doctor called Dr. Mansueto. Is there a way to protect yourself from that type of issue? Alan Dear Alan, I know the case you’re referring to. First, I’ll say there were quite […]
Safest Way to Travel for Dental Implants?
I need to travel for dental implants because I live in a remote area. There are dentists here, but they’d send me to the city for an oral surgeon. That’s two hours away. So, I figured if I have to travel I might as well find the best implant dentist I can, even if it […]