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Does My 83 Year-Old Mother Really Need Dental Implants?

My mother has not taken great care of her teeth and is now suffering from dementia. Her dentist is suggesting we get her implant supported dentures, but as I look into this more, it appears to requires fairly extensive surgery. She not in the best of health. He says it is necessary because of her […]

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 […]

Can Dental Implants Give Me A Pretty Smile After 30 Years?

I have had dentures for a little under 30 years. I’ve always been embarrassed by my smile as a result. Quite a few months ago, a friend of mine told me she was losing her teeth. I didn’t want to tell her how ugly they would be. She was discouraged enough. However, when I saw […]

I Can’t Keep My Dentures In

I am in my late 50s and have been in dentures since I was 30. Now I cannot keep my dentures in anymore. I went back to see a dentist and he told me the ridge that holds my denture in is almost gone. Is there anything I can do? He didn’t think there was. […]