My husband recently had dental implants placed in order to replace his teeth. He currently has an acrylic denture, which will be switched to porcelain. Before that is done, I’d really like my husband to switch his metal implants to zirconia. The smell of his metal implants is making me gag Read More
Category: Dental Implants
Dental Implant Disaster
I paid a small fortune for a full-mouth reconstruction–about $38k. There were several teeth extracted and dental implants placed. the rest of the teeth were crowned. Since getting the procedure about two years ago, the crowns have been falling off. At first, he would replace them, but in reRead More
Temporary Restoration Before Dental Implants
I need some advice. My daughter had a congenitally missing tooth. We’ve gotten her braces to move her teeth into the right position. Our plan is to get her a dental implant when she is old enough but we need a temporary tooth replacement in order to hold the spot open until that time. Our… Continue reading Temporary Restoration Before Dental Implants
Can Keep Dentures In
I’m a 52-year-old woman and have been wearing dentures for about 15 years. Lately, I cannot keep them in no matter what I do. Not even that nasty adhesive stuff works. It’s very embarrassing because I am still quite young (at least in my mind) and when I don’t have them in I harRead More
Dental Implant Failure in 4 Days
I had four dental implants placed less than a week ago and I have already had two of them fail. I’m so frustrated. I’m guessing at this rate there is not much hope for the other two, right? Is there a way to fix this or am I going to be stuck with dentures? Morgan… Continue reading Dental Implant Failure in 4 Days
Dentist Placed My Dental Implant Knowing the Bone Wasn’t Ready
I am not sure about how to handle a pickle I have found myself in. I needed a tooth replacement and chose to have a dental implant. When I woke up from the surgery, my dentist said there wasn’t really enough bone density but he went ahead and placed the implant anyway. Now he wants… Continue reading Dentist Placed My Dental Implant Knowing the Bone Wasn’t Ready
Dental Implants After Ten Years
If I’ve had dentures for the last ten years, is it possible to get dental implants? I heard it was possible, but my dentist said I’ve been in dentures too long. I know he’s the dentist and I’m not, but I know someone who’s done it. Which dentist is right? CaroRead More
Dental Implants with Gum Disease
I spend most of my life without dental insurance, which I’ve used as an excuse to not go. I realize now that I do have dental insurance, it was more that I’m afraid of the dentist than anything else. Even after I had insurance it took me a while to go in. I went in… Continue reading Dental Implants with Gum Disease
Dentist or Oral Surgeon to Extract all My Teeth?
I am sick of dealing with my teeth. I’m just 28 years old and they cost me a fortune. Every time I go to the dentist, I either need a filling or dental crown, even though I brush and go to the dentist twice a year. I’m to the point that I just want to… Continue reading Dentist or Oral Surgeon to Extract all My Teeth?
My Dental Implant Feels Loose
I have had a dental implant with the crown on it for a few weeks. It feels loose to me. What do I do? Carol Dear Carol, The first thing you will want to do is call your dentist. There are several reasons why a