Restoring Broken Off Teeth
I am trying to get some help about a front tooth which has been knocked out. The root is still intact. Is there a way for me to get a root canal and dental crown without also needing a partial plate or a dental bridge? I’d just like one on the tooth that is broken, […]
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What Is the Best Material for a Dental Implant?
I need to get two dental implants on teeth that are near my front teeth. I want them to look good so I am worried about the crowns looking good as well as making sure the implants aren’t too visible underneath. I also want to make sure I have the best implants. I was thinking […]
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Am I Stuck with an Ugly, Dry Implant Bridge?
I need some advice. I had a seven unit bridge placed with dental implants for support. My dentist had placed it with temporary cement, but they fell out fairly quickly. When I went back in, he bonded them with the permanent cement. I noticed several days later after everything calmed down that the teeth themselves […]
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Is There an Option for My Mother That Isn’t Dental Implants?
My mother is 83 years old mother and her dentist is suggesting that she remove all her lower teeth and get dental implants. Here’s the thing, my mother is medically compromised. She’s diabetic and has just finished chemo for cancer. I’m concerned that she is not in a condition to deal with this additional stress […]
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Sinus Perforation with a Dental Implant
About six months ago I had to remove a dental implant because the bone never really filled in. When the dentist placed the implant, he perforated the sinus cavity a little. He said this was pretty normal and it only went in a few millimeters. It wasn’t a big problem until we had to remove […]
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Prepaid for Dental Implants and Never Got My Teeth
I need some help and do not know where to turn. I had prepaid for my entire dental implant procedure, which the dentist required. It was for the implant supported dentures. He’d placed the implants and I’ve been in temporary teeth for a while now. However, I just found out my dentist lost his license. […]
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Missing Lateral Incisor and Recessed Tooth
I have problems with two of my teeth. One of my lateral incisors is missing. It’s always been missing. I’ve had a dental flipper for most of my life to take the place of that tooth but it’s really embarrassing to be in my twenties and have a “tooth” that comes in and out. I […]
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Should My Son Have All His Teeth Extracted?
My son is a recovering drug addict. Most of his teeth are destroyed. I am frantically trying to find the best solution for him. He is trying so hard to improve his circumstances. Our dentist is suggesting removing all of his teeth and giving him dentures. That seems like a lot to do at once. […]
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Will Medical Insurance Cover Dental Implants?
I am having major problems with my dental issues. Periodontal disease means root planing/scaling every six months on top of my other dental care. I’m thinking it may be easier to just remove my upper teeth and get dental implants. Because this is due to a disease, would my medical insurance cover this? If so, […]
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My Dental Implant Teeth Look Fake
I needed to get some dental implants. The implants were placed fine, but I’ve had trouble getting the bridge. First, there was some problem at the lab, so it took over a year to get the bridge in. Once it finally did come in, I was horribly disappointed. They look overly white and the color […]
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