I think my husband needs to switch out his dental implants for the non-metal zirconia kind. I am very sensitive to smells to the point that I get sick. There has been an awful smell with my husband’s dental implants. I think it is because the metal in the implants is reacting and making this […]
Should I Get All-on-Four Dental Implants
I’m trying to decide between regular implant overdentures or all-on-four dental implants. Is there a benefit to one over the other? Danny Dear Danny, Some of that depends on the bone structure you have left in your jawbone. Dental implants require bone support in order to keep them secure. If you’ve been without teeth […]
Titanium Versus Zirconia Implants
I am getting my third dental implant. The first two are titanium. I recently read that it is better to get zirconia implants because titanium dental implants can lead to neurological problems. I’m planning on getting a zirconia implant this time around. I finally found a dentist who does them. My question is should I […]
Dental Implant Incompetence
I had a dental implant placed. I thought everything went okay. However, (you knew there would be a however, didn’t you?) A few weeks after the dental crown was placed, it started to feel loose. I called my dentist and he had me come in. He said the dental implant was fine and I likely […]
Dental Implants after Ten Years with Dentures
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, […]
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 […]
