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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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“Cheap” Dentist is Costing Us a Fortune

My husband broke a tooth and we went in to see a dentist who advertised as being a cheap dentist. We’ve been having trouble making it financially because the economy is a disaster and everything costs more. He told us he would extract the tooth and then do a dental bridge. He also would get […]

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Dental Bridge or Removable Partial Denture

I am dealing with the consequences of gum disease and am losing some teeth, plus have some other loose ones. I was thinking to get a removable partial denture for the teeth, but my dentist wants me to get a 5 part bridge. That is a bit too expensive for me. Is there an important […]

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Can You Get a Dental Implant with Fosamax?

I lost an upper tooth and was hoping to replace it with a dental implant. My dentist said that because I am on Fosamax that I am not a good candidate for a dental implant. Currently, I am wearing a dental flipper. I’ve been trying to research options. Is an Encore Bridge do-able for someone […]

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Solution for An Ugly Tooth with No Root

Can you help me? When I was younger I had a tooth get hit pretty hard while playing pool with my brothers. The cue ball jumped right off the pool table and smacked me in the mouth. When it happened, my dentist said the tooth was fine. However, the older I’ve gotten the darker the […]

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Can a Root Canal Treatment Be Re-Done?

I had a root canal treatment done a few years ago. Now the tooth is infected again. My dentist is saying we’ll need to re-do the root canal treatment. Before I agree to this, I have a few questions. First, I didn’t even know a root canal treatment could be done more than once. Second, […]

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Do I Really Need To Replace My Dental Bridge?

I had a dental bridge placed a year ago and now my dentist said it needs to be replaced because one of the teeth that holds the crown is cracked. If there is no pain is this strictly necessary? The bridge is quite expensive and I am not keen on replacing it. Ben Dear Ben, […]

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Can I Go with Comfort Dental for this Procedure?

I had a dental bridge anchored to my canine teeth that replaced all of my front four teeth. Unfortunately, the canines became so loose that they had to be extracted. I had the teeth replaced again with a parital dental done by Comfort Dental. I was completely miserable with that replacement so I went back. […]

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Is a Partial More Affordable than a Bridge?

I’m missing a molar on both sides of my lower jaw, and I know I can’t afford implants. So I’m deciding between bridges on each side, or a partial denture to fill those spaces. I’ve lost my dental insurance, so it’s out-of-pocket, so I really need guidance on the best option for me and my […]

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Dentist Can’t Replace My Tooth…Now What?

My tooth was knocked out during a car accident. I was fine everywhere else. I managed to find the tooth and held on to it. I went to the dentist the next morning, but he said it was too late and my tooth can’t be saved. He told me to schedule a second appointment and […]

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