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 […]
I have implants… can I whiten my teeth?
I had two dental implants placed about five years ago and they’re doing great. I couldn’t be happier with them in terms of how they’re holding up and how natural they look and feel. However, I keep looking at my smile in the mirror and I’m not happy with the way it looks overall. I’m […]
Can implants replace teeth that are falling out?
I’ve heard that dental implants are the best option to replace missing teeth, but we have kind of a unique situation here. My mom didn’t lose her teeth to decay or have them extracted… they just seem to be falling out. She’s 79 and this started about six months ago. When one fell out, we […]
Is Costa Rica my ticket to affordable dental implants?
I want to have several dental implants done and I’ve had a few consultations here in the United States. All of the dentists said that I’m a good candidate, but it’s just way too expensive. I recently heard about a small clinic in Costa Rica that will perform all the work at a price I […]
Replacing my black tooth with an implant will put me in the “red”
I’ve had a dark, discolored tooth for as long as I can remember. I’m not sure what caused it because I don’t ever remembering bumping it as a kid. During high school, I didn’t let it bother me because there was really nothing I could do about it. My family didn’t have much money so […]