I’ve had one tooth that has faced trauma to it twice. Once in a bike accident and once with a billiard ball. The tooth has been brown for a while. My dentist has said because there is no root for that tooth, I’ll have to get a dental implant to replace it if I want […]
Teeth Not Lining Up After Implant Bridge
I had a dental implant bridge placed. I was told that it would be like having natural teeth. It feels wrong though. The teeth where the bridge is matches up with the other arch, but now the teeth on my other side don’t even touch anymore. Is this okay? Carolyn Dear Carolyn, No, this is […]
Can I Get Dental Implants Instead of Dentures
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 […]
Why Do My Dental Implants Keep Breaking?
Can you tell me what my alternatives are? I had a dental bridge and ended up losing one of the anchor teeth. With two molars gone, my dentist suggested that getting dental implants will be the best treatment. I agreed and went through the bone grafting procedure and healing time. Then, I had the dental […]
Why Won’t Her Dentist Take Out the Tooth She Wants?
I am working to get all my dental work caught up. On my upper left, I have two teeth that recently had a root canal treatment. I also have an impacted wisdom tooth that is infected and causing problems. Because the root-canaled teeth still bother me, I want those removed too but my dentist is […]
Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisors
My daughter is about to graduate high school. She’s always had a problem where her adult lateral incisors are missing. This has made her very subconscious about her smile. My dentist is suggesting we pull the baby incisors and then get Invisalign to close the gap. I just wanted to get a second opinion before […]
Maryland Bridge as a Temorary Restoration
My daughter will be getting a dental implant when her jaw is fully developed for a congenitally missing tooth. To give her a temporary tooth, our dentist made a Maryland Bridge for her. Unfortunately, it keeps falling off. Our dentist tried two different types of cement, but nothing is working. We did use the tooth […]
Can I Get Dental Implants to Replace Baby Teeth?
My canine baby teeth are still in my mouth. For one of them, I can see an adult tooth behind it. I don’t see another tooth for the other one though. Can I take out the baby teeth and get dental implants? My smile embarrasses me and I am going to be a senior soon. […]
Dentist Placed an Implant Knowing it Would Fail
I need some advice. Prior to my dental implant surgery, my dentist told me I was a good candidate. However, when my surgery was completed he told me that when he went in to place the implant he noticed there wasn’t enough bone structure. Yet, for some reason, he placed the implant anyway. Now he’s […]
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. […]