I am sixteen years old and still have two baby teeth. It was four last year. All four were my canine teeth both on the top and bottom. Last year I had the bottom two removed by my dentist. That left two holes in my bottom row of teeth because the adult teeth came in… Continue reading Can I Replace My Baby Canine Teeth With Dental Implants?
Category: Dental Implants
Dental Implants and Metal Allergies
I need to get a tooth replaced and would love to get a dental implant but understand that they are made of metal. I have some some metal allergies. The ones we know about are nickel and mercury. I don’t know if there are others and am worried that if I place the dental implant… Continue reading Dental Implants and Metal Allergies
Clear Choice or Costa Rica
I am planning on getting dental implants. I looked into Clear Choice and they want to do all-on-four. I’m not opposed to that but it is pretty pricey and I’ve read some reviews that said there was not much follow up after the procedure was done. That makes me nervous. Also, a friend tRead More
Dealing with Deformed & Missing Teeth
I have a missing lateral incisor. It’s been missing my entire life. My dentist did braces and I now have a dental flipper where that space was. I want to find something more permanent to replace it with. I also have the other incisor that is there but a bit deformed. It is smaller and… Continue reading Dealing with Deformed & Missing Teeth
How Can I Keep My Face From Collapsing When My Teeth Are Removed
I’m a 38-year-old single mom with three children under the age of ten. Ever since my teen years, I have struggled with my teeth even though I am diligent about taking care of them. I recently was told I have a severe calcium deficiency. I am under treatment for it and it is getting better,… Continue reading How Can I Keep My Face From Collapsing When My Teeth Are Removed
Can My Implant Match My Teeth Without Risking Dental Implant Failure?
I had a dental implant placed, but it does not match the teeth next to it, which is making it look fake. I know it is fake, but I don’t want others to know that! My dentist has replaced it twice. The first was too dark. The second too light. My dentist said I need… Continue reading Can My Implant Match My Teeth Without Risking Dental Implant Failure?
Tooth Replacement for Hockey Player
My son lost a tooth during a college hockey practice. It’s a front tooth and I really want to make sure he gets a great replacement. I planned on getting him a dental implant but apparently his coach said that is a bad idea while he is still playing hockey. I’m a bit confused about… Continue reading Tooth Replacement for Hockey Player
Mexico for Dental Implant?
I am on a very tight budget but want to replace my lost tooth with a dental implant. The cost was pretty high here. I have been told that it is a lot cheaper in places like Mexico. In that case, would I save enough money going to Mexico for my procedure in order to… Continue reading Mexico for Dental Implant?
Can I Have a Pretty Smile After 30 Years in Dentures
I have had dentures for about thirty years. I’ve always wanted a pretty smile. I have enough money to get dental implants finally. Is it possible for me to have a beautiful smile after all this time? Leslie Dear Leslie, I have some great news for you. It is never too laRead More
Should I Switch Implant Dentists?
I am getting two dental implants. One on tooth number seven. The other on tooth number eleven. The cost is just a bit over $9,000 which is quite a pretty penny. I feel at that price I should expect some quality work. Here is my concern. I have had both teeth extracted and have been… Continue reading Should I Switch Implant Dentists?