I saw my dentist earlier this month for my top left first molar. Since high school, I’ve had a crown on the tooth but have felt pain on and off since January. The pain was not improving, so I went to the dentist, and he removed the crown and said my tooth was infected. He […]
Why Is My Bite Is Off After a New Implant Bridge?
My dentist placed a new implant bridge. He tested my bite, but now that I’m back to eating normally, my upper and lower teeth don’t line up when I bite or chew on the right side. My jaws are sore in the morning. I’m sure that this isn’t normal. Should I ask my dentist for […]
Are a Crown and Post Necessary for an Old Root Canal Tooth?
In 2016 my dentist did a root canal on a molar tooth. The root canal filling came out two weeks ago. My new dentist says I need a crown and post. I am wondering whether I can get a new filling or if I really need a crown. I am afraid that if this doesn’t […]
The color on my dental implant is all wrong!
I’m starting to wonder if my implant dentist knew what he was doing when he put the color on the crown attached to it. I had concerns from the beginning and he encouraged me to give it some time and see if I got used to it. Well, it wasn’t at all what I was […]
I’ve been blacklisted by the best implant dentist!
I’m really embarrassed and think I’m in trouble. I think that I finally found the best implant dentist in my area, but I’m afraid he will not see me. I have been doing a lot of research and had had several consultations. I need four teeth replaced with dental implants and I felt like I […]
Will dental implants be an option after 30 years with a denture?
I have had a denture for over 20 years now for top teeth. Is there any way I can switch to dental implants? I want to have a smile I can be proud to show off. -Paul in Connecticut Paul, Thank you for your question. The good news is that you should be able to […]
Is a dental implant the only option to replace a front tooth?
I am in trouble because I don’t think I can afford a dental implant on top of all the other work the dentist said I needed. Here’s the problem. When I was little, I had two accidents where I was hit in the mouth. Once I fell off a swing and the other time a […]
How do I know my dentist can do dental implants?
I have a missing front tooth. When I was at my last exam, my dentist told me that a dental implant would be the best treatment to replace my missing tooth. I have been thinking about it for awhile and agree when I heard about the alternatives. When I asked him for a referral, he […]
How do I choose between two implant dentists?
I am considering replacing a missing front tooth with dental implants. When I was younger I never had a permanent tooth come in where it should have. I researched two experienced implant dentists in my area. I went in and had consultations with each of them, but was surprised when they had different approaches. They […]
Do you have tips for someone interested in dental implants?
I am trying to figure out if dental implants are right for me. I probably need to schedule an appointment and go ask a dentist my questions. But, I know that may take me months to do. Do you have any helpful tips for someone that is considering dental implants to replace several missing teeth? […]