I’ve had dentures for ten years. Originally, I got them because it was my only option. My finances were a disaster back then. Now I’m in a better place financially but my dentist said it is too late for me to get dental implants? Before I give up hope, I want to get another opinion. […]
Is It Possible to Get a Beautiful Smile After 25 Years with Dentures?
I’ve had dentures for a little over twenty-five years. While they have been a decent replacement for me, they’ve never been attractive. I met someone who has dental implant dentures instead of just dentures. They look much nicer. Is it possible for me to get a beautiful smile after all this time? Lilly Dear Lilly, […]
Dental Implants for Diabetics
I recently lost three adjacent teeth. I’d like to get dental implants, but my dentist said I cannot because I have diabetes. He wants me to get a removable partial denture. I’m really disappointed. Is there no way for a diabetic to get dental implants? Violet Dear Violet, The only time there is a concern […]
Does My Son Need a Dental Implant for His Zombie Tooth?
My 15-year-old son has a bit of a daredevil streak in him. Sometimes it works out and other times we end up with a trip to the hospital. This time I’m wondering if there’s such a thing as a dental hospital. A tooth he banged has turned a dark color. We’ve nicknamed it his zombie […]
Dental Implants for a Clumsy Stuntman?
I’m a stuntman by trade. In the past, I’ve never had any problems. But, in the last two years, I’ve lost four teeth. I’m not sure what’s going on. I’ve suddenly gotten clumsy. I’ve lost enough teeth now where I’m starting to get self-conscious, especially because the last one is a very visible front tooth. […]
Should my tongue be numb after implants?
I recently got several implants on the bottom right side and it was quite possibly the worst experience I have ever had! It started out with my appointment being almost an hour behind and ended with me feeling like I literally got beat up. In between, I was jammed with a needle without any numbing […]
Can I get implants if I have severe metal allergies?
I enjoy reading your blog and wanted ask your opinion on something. I recently turned 60 and even though I have worked really hard over the years to take care of my teeth, I’ve unfortunately lost some back teeth on both sides of my mouth. I’m working to save up some funds in hopes I […]
Wish I’d known about braces before getting implants!
I’m really frustrated! About a year ago, I lost a couple pre-molars because of severe tooth decay and I had them replaced with dental implants. At the time, my dentist said it was the best solution. At my last dental appointment, we started talking about those teeth again, and to my surprise, my dentist said […]
How long can I wait to get an implant after pulling a molar?
I had a crown break yesterday and after going to the dentist, he told me the tooth (which is a molar) is dead. He didn’t seem to think a root canal would work because he couldn’t get all the decay out, so he wants me to have it pulled and then wait a few months […]
How could my dentist not tell that my implant was loose!?
I recently finished up the dental implant process and finally had the crowns placed. Within a couple weeks, something didn’t seem right. My first thought was that one of the crowns was loose, so I went back to the dentist for an x-ray, and he said it was definitely just a loose crown and the […]