Category: Dental Implants

Botched Dental Implants are Killing Me

I don’t know what to do. I’ve lost 40 pounds because I can’t eat. I have no teeth. I paid my entire savings to get implant overdentures. They hurt from the very beginning, but the doctor said that was normal and I just needed to let the healing take place. The healing time came Read… Continue reading Botched Dental Implants are Killing Me

Implant and Crown Came Out

I received a dental implant. Yesterday, it felt loose so I went in to see my dentist. He x-rayed my implant and said it was fine, which meant my crown was loose. He agreed to re-cement it on. However, he struggled to get the crown off. I found it hard to believe it was the… Continue reading Implant and Crown Came Out

Is Drake’s Diamond from a Dental Implant?

There’s something making the rounds on Twitter about the rapper Drake’s teeth. He said he has a diamond in the tooth that someone accused him of having dirty. Is that done by dental implant? Paul Dear Paul, I know the Tweet you’re referring to. In fact, it Read More

Should I get a dental implant if a crown broke twice?

Can you advise me on whether or not I should ask for a dental implant? I have a left back molar that broke about 7 years ago. A crown was placed on it, but yesterday the crown broke for the second time. At first I didn’t feel anything, but now when air hits the tooth… Continue reading Should I get a dental implant if a crown broke twice?

What can I eat after dental implant surgery?

I had dental implant consultations with 3 dentists. I was hoping to get standard sized implants for my dentures, but none of the dentists can get the cost down low enough for me. I decided to get 4 mini implants. Anything will be better than what’s going on now. I’ve worn dentures for 25 yearRead… Continue reading What can I eat after dental implant surgery?

How Much Do Dentures Cost?

I’m inquiring about the cost of dentures. After a 5 year battle with gum disease, I think I’m losing. I’ve done too little, too late. Although I haven’t confirmed it with my dentist, my guess is that within the next year or 2, I am going to need top and bottom dentures. I struggle with… Continue reading How Much Do Dentures Cost?

My gums are swollen around one of my dental implants

My gums are swollen around one of my dental implants. I have 4 implants that I got in July of last year. So it hasn’t been quite a year. I had more pain than normal (at least that’s what my dentist said) after I got the implants, but after 3 weeks, everything seemed to be… Continue reading My gums are swollen around one of my dental implants

Is it bad to switch dentists to get affordable dental implants?

After 6 years of having 3 teeth missing I am ready to replace them with affordable dental implants. During my last dental exam my dentist measured my bone and said that I have some bone loss that will only get worse. My dentist is on the high end in cost, but I have good insurance,… Continue reading Is it bad to switch dentists to get affordable dental implants?

What food can I eat after dental implant surgery?

I am anticipating getting dental implants in September. I am wondering what I can expect after implant surgery in terms of eating. How soon after surgery will I be able to eat a normal meal? Also after everything is healed, are there still foods that I won’t be able to eat because I now have… Continue reading What food can I eat after dental implant surgery?