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 […]
If my loose teeth fall out, will I need dental implants?
I’m freaking out because I fell down last week and now my front teeth are loose. I slipped on the ice and landed on my face. At first, things seemed fine. Now, my front teeth hurt to chew with and they are loose. Do I need to go to the dentist? Will I need to […]
What do I do about a broken dental implant?
I am so sick of dealing with my dental implant problems! My dentist convinced me that a dental implant was the best option to replace my missing tooth, which had been gone for over 10 years. He explained that there was bone loss near the site, so the first step was going to require bone […]
Problems with my dental implants.
I had two dental implants done and one of the crowns became loose. So, I made an appointment right away with the implant dentist and he told me that everything looked fine with the placement of the implant and said that the crown just needed to be re-cemented. Then, he tried to remove the crown […]
Is it wise to travel for dental implants?
I have been researching dental implants and am very interested in getting them to replace several missing teeth. However, they cost so much that I have been considering all options to be able to afford them. I have come across many places out of the country that will do the same service for much cheaper. […]
There is gray around my dental implants!
It’s been about a month since my dental implant surgery took place. Things seemed to go well. But, I’m starting to notice a grayish color develop around the site. Is this something to be concerned about? Do you think it could have been from lesser quality materials? Please tell me you have some answers. -Ben […]