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 […]
Is My Implant Causing the Bad Taste and Smell In My Mouth?
I’ve had an unending nightmare with my dental implant. First, it fell out. Then I had to get bone grafting somewhere else and then go back to him to have the implant re-done. Then I’ve been treated for infection after infection. It seems to be under control now, but lately I’ve had a bad taste […]
What to do for a teen while waiting on an implant?
I have a teen daughter that never had an adult tooth come in. We’re planning on doing some orthodontic work, at that time, I want to open the space to prepare for a dental implant and put something in there temporarily, until she’s old enough. My dentist wants to do a Maryland Bridge. I was […]
Is there really a month’s recovery time for dental implants?
I want to get dental implants, but was told there is a month healing time. I cannot afford that much time off work. Is it really that difficult? Stewart B. – Boston Stewart, That length of recovery time isn’t for you to heal from the dental implants procedure. You will likely be ready to go […]
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 […]
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 […]