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 […]
Will I have to pay to fix a two year old implant that is loose?
I recently notice that my implant I had placed about two years ago is loose and feels like it could come out. I had to save up for quite a while to afford to get it and now I’m afraid my dentist is going to charge me to have the implant redone. Will I have […]
Are my implant dreams “up in smoke”?
I’ve smoked for most of my adult life. Unfortunately, it’s taken a huge toll on my dental health. I have gum disease so bad that I’ve lost several teeth. I’m to the point where I am embarrassed to smile and recently decided I want to pull the rest of my teeth and get dental implants […]
Should I go on vacation the same week I get dental implants?
I’ve been waiting a while to get implants done, and I finally was able to get the procedure scheduled. I’ll be seeing my dentist on a Monday to start the work. I have a vacation planned that requires leaving the area later the same week on Friday. I’m curious, what is the recovery time? I […]
I feel bad telling my dentist I can’t afford implants
I’ve had problems with my teeth for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve accumulated a mouthful of fillings, a few crowns and also a bridge. As if things couldn’t get any worse, one of the teeth holding my bridge in place broke last week. My dentist recommended a couple of implants. […]
I need implants to replace my missing teeth, but my insurance won’t pay!
I was recently in a biking accident and injured both of my front teeth beyond repair. My best option is dental implants, and I’m totally on board because it’s important to me that I have the most natural-looking smile when it’s all said and done. My dentist is saying my insurance won’t cover much on […]
Do I Need to Wait to See the Implant Specialist or Can I See an Emergency Dentist?
I am freaking out. I’ve had an implant for a little over a year and my jaw started aching last week. I knew it wasn’t normal, so I went right in to my regular doctor and had him look at it. He said that he didn’t see anything wrong with it and sent me home. […]
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