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Diabetes and Dental Implants

I recently lost my first tooth. I did some research and found that the best tooth replacement is a dental implant. I spoke to my dentist about that and he said that my diabetes does not allow me to get dental implants. He suggested I consider a dental bridge. I will admit I was a […]

Dental Implants for Hockey Players

So, I’m a hockey player. Until recently, I’d been pretty lucky. A few nights ago, I took a direct hit and lost one of my front teeth. I wanted to get a dental implant but a teammate recently said that I shouldn’t because it could do some serious damage if things went wrong. Now I […]

Can I Get Dental Implants If I’ve Already Had Dentures for Ten Years?

I was hoping to get dental implants, but I’ve been wearing dentures for the last ten or so years. Have I waited too long to get dental implants? A friend told me that the longer you wear dentures the less chance you have of getting dental implants. Chris Dear Chris, I’m glad you wrote. While […]

How Can I Prevent Facial Collapse?

I was diagnosed with a severe calcium deficiency and my dentist has recommended that I extract all of my teeth. I’ve been in tears since my last visit with him. I am only in my late twenties and the idea of getting dentures at my age is absolutely distressing. Is there anything that can prevent […]

I Can Smell My Husband’s Dental Implants

My husband had four dental implants placed in his lower jaw. He has a temporary acrylic denture and is scheduled to get a porcelain one soon. I’m worried that the implants in his jaw are having some kind of reaction because I can smell something awful whenever I am near his mouth. The implants are […]

Should I Save My Last Two Upper Teeth?

I am going to be left with nothing but my two front teeth. I do still have most of my bottom teeth. The problem I’m facing is deciding on whether or not to get rid of the two upper teeth and go with straight dentures or try to save them. Normally, I’d say keep the […]

Do I Have to Pay for Implants that Fall Out?

I had four dental implants placed and I have four more coming soon. One of the problems that I am facing is that three of them have already fallen out. Should I have to pay for those? Do you think I need to worry about the new ones that he is about to place falling […]

Dentist Placed Implant Knowing It Would Fail

I went into surgery for a dental implant. When I woke up the dentist told me that he placed it but that he thinks we should remove it because there is not bone to really keep it viable. Then, he can give me a crown. I paid a lot of money for this surgery and […]

Still Have a Baby Tooth

I have a lateral incisor that is still a baby tooth. It has always looked weird and I am finally in a position to do something about it. My dentist is suggesting a removable denture. What do you recommend? I am not worried about the finances. I just want to get the right treatment. Perry […]