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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
