I am only 42 and have been diagnosed with a severe calcium deficiency. As a result, my dentist said I need to have the remainder of my teeth removed and replaced with dentures. I do have a remarkable amount of trouble with my teeth and I guess this explains why. My biggest concern is facial […]
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 […]
Tooth Replacements for Hockey Players
My son is on a professional hockey team. He had a tooth knocked out and recently had the root form of a dental implant placed for a permanent replacement. However, now his teammates have told him to wait to put in the implant until he is done with his hockey career. They said this is […]
Would a Holistic Dentist Have Prevented My Cancer?
I’m a cancer survivor and attend a weekly support group. It’s meant to help me deal with the fear of my cancer returning, but last week’s session had the opposite effect on me. One of the members brought a documentary for us to watch. It said that root canal treatments lead to cancer. The only […]
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 […]
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. […]