Can I get a 100% porcelain crown/tooth if I am missing a tooth?
I know that usually when people get an all-porcelain crown, their existing tooth must be filed down, and the porcelain crown is bonded on top. However, I am missing a tooth, so there would be nothing...
View ArticleAffects of Methamphetamine on Your Teeth
Methamphetamine users are at increased risk for many problems, like heart disease, brain problems, as well as dental complications. You may have heard of the reference “meth mouth” which is basically...
View ArticleSymptoms of dental implant failure
I was wondering what the symptoms are for dental implant failure? It has been a month since I got my dental implant to replace a missing tooth. I was told to stop smoking because of the placement of...
View ArticleMy dental implant failed!
My dental implant has failed on tooth #8. I have been instructed to see the oral surgeon again for him to remove it. This has been so expensive, nearly close to $5,000. They told me that I will likely...
View ArticleIs there anything I can do about my broken dental implant?
I don’t know what I should do about my loose dental implant? When I went to the oral surgeon for the initial surgery, the bone grafting and implantation of the dental implant went excellent. When I...
View ArticleWhitening Fake Teeth
I have two fake lateral incisors because my permanent lateral incisors were genetically missing. At the moment, I have a retainer with two fake teeth replacing my laterals, however I am going to get...
View ArticleBone ridge after extraction
Last week I had a tooth extraction done. I have had this sharp edge of bone that is bothering my tongue. It has even begun to affect my chewing and talking. So I made an appointment and my dentist...
View ArticleHelp! My denture keeps falling out.
Hello, I am hoping you can help me, because I am so embarrassed about my dentures. I have been a denture wearer for over 30 years now. My adhesive doesn’t work anymore. My jaw ridge is almost gone too....
View ArticleEffects on teeth after scaling.
I am going to the dentist for scaling treatment of bleeding gums and calculus. I want to know if this is really beneficial for my teeth? Will my teeth become healthy, will this calculus or gum decay...
View ArticleQuestion about getting dentures.
I was wondering if a person is actually put to sleep when the remaining teeth are removed before an individual get dentures? Also, are all the teeth removed at the same time? - Lawrence in Oregon...
View ArticleGood candidate for bone grafting?
Hello, I am 42 years old and when I was only 16 years old, I had a dental bridge placed. Now that I’m older, I can really tell how much bone has been lost. So, now I need three dental implants. I was...
View ArticleMy teeth shifted after a tooth extraction.
Last month I had a molar extracted and now I’m noticing that my front tooth seems to have shifted. Is this normal? I don’t understand how this is possible? - Jake in Nevada Jake, You may not have...
View ArticleMy jaw is losing height
I have dentures and have for a really long time. This past year I’ve noticed that my jaw is moving forward and I think it isn’t as tall, I think it may actually be losing height. Is that possible? I...
View ArticleHelp! My dental bridge fell out.
My teeth on top are not in the best shape, to say the least. I have all crowns on top and on the right side of my mouth, I have a dental bridge. Well, the three teeth that they are adhered to have...
View ArticleA bad experience at Miami Clear Choice
I hope that my Clear Choice review can help others since I was so completely taken advantage of. Here is what happened. I was desperately in need of dental work in July 2011. I still enjoyed eating but...
View ArticleDo my loose teeth have to be removed?
I have a couple of teeth that are loose and I’m worried that if I go to the dentist, he will want to pull them? Do you know if this is what will happen or do I have other options? - Kendra in...
View ArticleTold that I should NOT have a dental implant to replace my front tooth.
I take Fosamax and have for over a decade. So when I had one of my front teeth extracted, the surgeon cautioned me that I should not have it replaced with a dental implant. So I have a dental flipper....
View ArticleTooth pain but no money
I am missing a lot of back teeth and now I think one of my remaining molars has become infected. It hurts so bad and now my jaw looks like it is swelling up. Problem is that I have no money! I don’t...
View ArticleFixing a loose dental implant.
I went through dental implant surgery almost two years ago now. Then, I was sent back to my normal dentist to have the temporary crown put in place. The temporary crown placement probably caused me...
View ArticleGum is getting stuck in my dental flipper!
I am missing one tooth from a silly accident and my dentist has talked me into getting a dental implant to replace it. But in the meantime, I’m supposed to wear this dental flipper. It could end up...
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